A Microsatellite Powered by a Saft Primary Lithium Moon Mission Battery Has Enabled the First Privately Funded Moon Mission to Further the Sum of Human Knowledge

international # 32 Spring 2015

Powering the Rosetta mission > page 6 Rail traction backup in China > page 12

100 millionth cell produced at Zhuhai > page 15 This edition of Saft International illustrates how Saft is continuing to accompany its customers in their innovative and ambitious projects worldwide. Saft’s nickel-based batteries registered major successes in the rail and stationary back-up power markets in the Middle-East and Asia in particular, and are also on board the new H175 Airbus helicopter. Primary lithium technologies also performed very well in the last few months, and two major milestones were achieved at the end of 2014 when our Zhuhai plant in China produced its 100 millionth cell for the metering and electronics markets, and when the Saft battery on board the Philae lander performed perfectly to contribute to the success of the European Rosetta Bruno Dathis mission, as the entire world watched on. Acting Chairman of the Our customers continued to progressively adopt our Li-ion Management Board technologies in markets such as energy storage, marine, regenerative Saft Groupe SA braking in rail applications, military aircraft and hybrid power plants. As a result our group grew well in 2014, gaining market share in many segments, and will continue to grow in 2015. Saft is an experienced and reliable partner for all your battery projects requiring failsafe performance and technical expertise. We are the world leader in our traditional technologies and markets and are positioned on exciting and growing markets with our Li-ion technologies. All of Saft’s teams are devoted to delivering to our customer’s high-performance, cost-competitive advanced battery solutions in all our technologies and in all markets around the world. You can continue to rely on Saft to bring you innovative solutions for your current and future energy storage needs. IN THIS ISSUE

4 Corporate news

6 Comet touchdown for Rosetta mission

6 8 Proven reliability for space missions

10 Airbus Helicopters H175 takes off

11 Rail regenerative braking system wins award

12 Major rail contracts in China

14 Back-up for critical oil and gas power 12 15 100 millionth cell produced in Zhuhai

16 Hawkei adopts Li-ion batteries

17 Fuel savings for transit fleets with Supercapacitors

18 Lithium-ion lightens the load in London 15 20 Seanergy® receives marine safty approval 21 Storing solar energy in the Arctic

22 Hybrid power plant slashes fuel consumption

24 2015 events

Saft Corporate Communication, Saft International _ A magazine for Saft’s customers and business partners. 12 rue Sadi Carnot, 93170 Bagnolet. Editor-in-chief: Jill Ledger. Managing Editor: Lina Betancourt. Tel: +33 (0)1 4993 1707. Text: Six Degrees. Graphic design: ML Lanceau. Photo credits © : ESA/ATG medialab; Comet image: ESA/Rosetta/Navcam - Saft - Michel Jolyot - Manfred Moon Memorial Mission - Cnes/Crédits www.saftbatteries.com DLR - Airbus Helicopters/Patrick Penna - Septa - CNR Changchun - CNOOC - Thales/Australian depart- e-mail: [email protected] ment of Defence - Wikimedia Commons/Grullab - Fotolia/starsstudio/Delmas Lehman/chungking/Gang/ leungchopan/khunaspix/connel_design/william87/dbvirago/juan35mm/yvvv - Istockphoto/Jezperklauzen. News Li-ion cells working under new extremes aft has extended the operating range of its MP Integration™ Li-ion cells. The SMP (medium prismatic) series has been extended with wide temperature variants that can operate in extreme heat or cold. Extended life & temperature range

The MP Integration™ xtd are the only Li-ion cells on the market that have the capability of providing high performance power from – 40 ˚C to + 85 ˚C. The xtd series has been developed to deliver reliable power and meet the long life expectancy of rugged industrial equipment, removing the need for maintenance or battery replacement. Extreme cold

On the other hand, the MP Integration™ xc Li-ion cell has unrivalled low temperature - 50 ˚C - 40°C/+ 85 ˚C 6.4 Ah performance from – 50 ˚C to + 60 ˚C. It has low temperature world’s widest capacity of MP applications in defence, professional portable achieved with temperature range of Integration 176065 tools, oil and gas and aerospace. xc model xtd Li-ion cell xc cell [email protected]

Primary lithium cells make pulses race

aft has expanded its industry Secondly, to support growth in demand leading LM range of Li-MnO2 for the LM range, Saft has invested in Sbatteries for general industrial its plant at Valdese, in North Carolina, applications while boosting production USA, to create a high output automated capacity and consolidating the Friwo-M manufacturing line that will ramp up range into its core brand. The key feature production in mid 2015. of Li-MnO2 electrochemistry is its high pulse capability even after long dormant Finally, Saft has brought its Friwo M periods combined with an extremely low cells into its core brand. Now known as self-discharge rate. This makes it popular Saft M cells, the range is manufactured for smart metering, alarms & security in Büdingen, Germany, and includes and oil & gas installations in which the the world’s only high-power primary cells have a lifetime of up to 20 years. lithium cells that are certified for use in A key feature of Firstly, three new cells have been potentially explosive atmospheres by an Li-MnO2 cells is added to the LM range. These A, C and independent certification body. D-sized cells have extended the capacity their high pulse of the range to suit a broader range of [email protected] capability applications.

4 SAFT International #32 News Jacksonville open day enhances reputation

aft held an investor and media day in tour of the high-volume manufacturing facility as November 2014 at its Lithium-ion (Li-ion) well as presentations on Saft’s markets, growth Splant in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, to opportunities and future prospects. explain Saft’s position as the world leader in Bruno Dathis said: “This open day gave Saft 300 advanced batteries for high tech industrial appli- the opportunity to present our medium-term plans cations. and answer questions about our technologies and employees work at Saft Jacksonville Investors, analysts and the media were business. It also enabled us to demonstrate the high welcomed by Saft’s senior management including volume production capability that underpins our acting Chairman Bruno Dathis and they enjoyed a advanced Li-ion battery strategy.” $300 million annual sales capacity 2012 production started at Jacksonville Markets served : Energy Storage, Telecom Networks, Vehicles and Marine

#32 SAFT International 5 Space

Comet mission The French national space agency CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales) congratulated Saft for powering the Philae Lander on its historic comet touchdown, which was widely reported in the world’s media in November. success

he Philae Lander was the key payload Lander to wake up from its deep space Benoit Lagattu, Saft’s Project Manager of the European Space Agency’s hibernation. The battery was then the sole for Satellite Batteries was responsible for T(ESA) Rosetta mission and during the power source for the Lander’s systems delivering the battery to CNES in 2001 and craft’s construction, Saft supplied a primary during its final descent to the comet said: “We are extremely proud of the perfor- lithium battery to CNES on ESA’s behalf. and provided hours of power for its first mance of the primary lithium battery on board Mr Lam-Trong Thien, Manager of the sequence of scientific tests, overpassing the Philae Lander. It performed exactly as Electrical Power Department of CNES Saft’s 60 hour commitment and operating we envisaged, surviving extreme cold, shock, Toulouse, said: “Congratulations to Saft for at a far lower temperature than foreseen. vibration and a decade-long flight to deliver the quality of the primary lithium battery The battery successfully completed all power when it was needed most. Our success that was essential for the success of the of its mission requirements and delivered on the Rosetta mission is testament to Saft’s Rosetta mission.” more than its specified hours of autono- 50-year experience in batteries for space.” After its 10-year journey covering more mous power for 11 instruments, sample than 40 times Earth’s distance to the Sun, collection and analysis, photography and [email protected] the Saft LSH20 battery enabled the Philae communication with Earth.

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Q&A with Yannick Borthomieu

Saft’s Satellite and Launcher Battery Product Manager answers a few questions about Saft’s space batteries.

What is Saft’s experience lander’s life, allowing it to perform of batteries for space? its planned program and 11 experi- Saft has more than 50 years’ expe- ments successfully. rience in space batteries and has powered almost 800 satellites, space How have batteries vehicles like the Philae Lander, changed since Rosetta launchers, Moon Probes and Mars was launched? Comet mission Rovers. Today Saft is involved in all Since 2004 lithium primary systems kinds of space applications. have developed higher specific energy and higher power, whereas What are the challenges the energy density of rechargeable for space batteries? Li-ion batteries has increased from success Space batteries must perform in 130 Wh/kg to 180 Wh/kg and more. the harsh space environment and have low weight, very long life and Where does the future lie? high reliability. The consequences We are now working on the next 65 hours of failure are catastrophic for space generation of both primary and battery-powered operation missions and so it’s important to rechargeable lithium battery systems. of Philae lander demonstrate reliability with Saft’s The challenge is increasing the in-orbit track record and stringent specific energy to reduce the weight ground testing. further or give more power or 31 months energy for the same weight. We’re time spent in deep space hibernation What was the Saft battery also working on technical solu- on the Philae Lander? tions to reduce the costs and stay The Philae Lander used a primary competitive. 11 lithium Li-SOCl2 battery that yannick.borthomieu scientific instruments were powered the first 65 hours of the @saftbatteries.com powered by the battery

#32 SAFT International 7 Space Powering the first private

A microsatellite powered by a Saft primary lithium moon mission battery has enabled the first privately funded moon mission to further the sum of human knowledge.

he aim of the radio enthusiasts TManfred Moon around the world. Memorial Mission (4M) It was also fitted with was to increase public a dosimeter to record interest in space exploration radiation levels through and develop a crowd-based the Van Allen belt, helping to approach to spacecraft tracking establish the requirements for and navigation. Aerospace firm radiation shielding on future moon Luxspace funded the mission to missions. commemorate the life of Manfred Fuchs, The probe’s 6 W load was supplied by who founded its parent company OHB. The a Saft battery comprising 28 super robust mission hitched a ride on a Chinese Long LSH20 HTS primary lithium cells. The battery March Rocket launch to test technology for a was fully drained after 438 hours of continuous future lunar mission. operation – around four times longer than its antici- The 14 kg probe transmitted signals continuously pated design lifetime in the extreme cold of space. throughout its space journey to be picked up by amateur [email protected]

438 hours 60 2003 duration of transmissions amateur radio enthusiasts SMART became the first probe from the 4M probe tracked the mission equipped with a Saft Li-ion battery

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Lift-off for asteroid sample mission

The Japanese Hayabusa 2 (Peregrine Falcon 2) mission launched successfully in December 2014 and is now heading for a near- Earth asteroid with the goal of capturing soil samples and returning them to Earth for analysis.

Named MASCOT, the The primary batteries on landing craft that is central board MASCOT are critical 39 Ah capacity of LSH20 to the mission will be to the mission as they are battery on board MASCOT dropped to the surface the only source of energy of the asteroid, where it on board. The lithium will move autonomously thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) 5 years between up to three sites technology is well proven the duration of the journey from Earth during a period of 12 hours in space. It is extremely before hopping back off the lightweight and has a low asteroid to re-join Hayabusa self-discharge rate, which 13 kg the mass of the lander 2 and returning to Earth. is vital during the long flight including its 3 kg sample payload MASCOT’s ability to propel from Earth. itself around the surface of an asteroid makes it a first yannick.borthomieu@ for mankind. saftbatteries.com #31 SAFT International 9 Aviation New Airbus helicopter enters service

Airbus Helicopters made the first delivery of its new H175 twin-turbine helicopter in December 2014 to a customer in Belgium. On board the aircraft, backup power for the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), starting and electrical systems is supplied by two Saft Ultra Low Maintenance® (ULM) rechargeable batteries.

The new helicopter model can aircraft to fly in severe weather conditions. carry 16 passengers at 140 From the outset of the project to Tknots and is primarily designed develop the H175 Saft worked in close for three types of operation: offshore, cooperation with Airbus Helicopters and search and rescue, and VIP transport. custom-engineered a battery system Helicopter applications are for the prototype H175. Airbus selected particularly demanding on their Saft’s nickel-based ULM® technology on-board batteries due to harsh as it combines high performance, low vibrations and extreme temperatures weight and ultra-low maintenance experienced during flight. Search and requirements, which enable a low total rescue missions can be particularly cost of ownership (TCO) for helicopter challenging as they can require the operators.

10 SAFT InternatInternationalional #32#31 Rail New Airbus helicopter enters service

Innovative rail project wins award

aft and its project part- braking of thousands of daily trains. ners have won an Energy At the heart of the system, a Saft SStorage North America Intensium® Max container stores Innovation Award for a regen- the captured braking energy erative braking project in from services on Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania. The Energy busy Market-Frankford line. The Optimization Project uses a Saft energy is then used to generate Li-ion battery installed in 2012 revenue through demand-side to capture braking energy from participation in power markets. Antoine Brenier, International Aviation rail cars. The initiative marked the first Sales & Marketing Director for Saft, said: The installation for SEPTA time power from train braking “The H175 program has strengthened the (South Eastern Pennsylvania has been employed to stabilize long-standing partnership between Saft Transportation Authority) uses a the grid and it led to $250,000 in and Airbus Helicopters that has previously hybrid energy storage system to new annual revenue for SEPTA seen our batteries deployed successfully on capture, store and reuse regene- in its first year. helicopters such as the AS350, the EC135 and rative energy created by the [email protected] EC145. It is also reinforcing ULM technology as the standard for nickel-based aviation batteries.” $250,000 annual revenue generated by SEPTA [email protected] 800 kW power 19 hours operation per day

#32 SAFT International 11 Asia Rail success in Asia Asia’s rail sector has been growing fast and Asia’s rail OEMs are active in both their domestic and export markets. The past year has seen Saft become well established as a supplier to the rail sector, with a number of major contracts, as well as supplying batteries and cells for other industrial customers throughout the continent. Emergency traction for Shanghai Metro

aft has won a multi- Space and weight savings The batteries will overcome MSX batteries have already million Euro contract are key features of the new failure of the power grid or proved their capability to Sfrom SATEE (Shanghai trains, which are based on gaps in the overhead lines by deliver traction power for a few Alstom Transport Electrical Alstom’s Optonix concept, powering the traction motor hundred metres on Shanghai Equipment) to supply the which enables high frequency and enabling the train to Metro Line 11. The batteries onboard battery systems for 35 and high-speed travel. SATEE reach the safety of a station or for Lines 3 and 4 will cover new trainsets that will run on therefore selected Saft’s MSX rescue exit in a tunnel, while distances of up to 3 km. Lines 3 and 4 of the Shanghai nickel-based battery systems to also supporting ventilation, Metro. supply onboard backup power communications and lighting. wayne.guo@saftbatteries. for passenger comfort and com emergency traction.

Major contracts for Tier 2 cities

CNR Changchun’s metro trainset

aft SRM+ batteries will power the onboard backup Ssystems for metro fleets under construction for the two Tier 2 cities of Chengdu and Nanchang. China’s tiering system is a measure of the economic development of its cities and China is investing in light rail and metro projects for its fast-growing Tier 2 cities to reduce congestion and pollution. Saft has received the order from state-owned manufacturer CNR Changchun, which is building 51 new trainsets for Chengdu and 27 trainsets for Nanchang. Shanghai Metro [email protected] 12 SAFT International #32 Asia

480 Ah storage capacity on board each Shanghai train

110 V voltage of the systems for SATEE

500 m maximum distance trains will run on battery power

Backup power in Nanjing

aft’s MRX battery systems have The contract win builds on Saft’s Sbeen selected to provide reli- success in supplying batteries for able emergency and traction backup previous projects in Nanjing as well power on China’s Ningtian Intercity as two major tramway projects in the Rail Line, a metropolitan railway line city, which is served by China’s fourth in the country’s important Tier 2 city longest metropolitan rail service. of Nanjing. [email protected]

All-weather reliability for Lanxin Bullet trains

aft is supplying 320 MRX battery latest in a series of contracts Saft has Ssystems to CNR Corporation been awarded for the CRH5 EMUs Ltd for its CRH5 high-speed bullet (Electrical Multiple Units) and Saft trains destined for the new Lanxin fast-tracked deliveries to enable the line, which is the longest high-speed line to open in late 2014. railway to be built in a single project. The multi-million Euro contract is the [email protected] #32 SAFT International 13 Asia

Back-up for oil and gas facilities across China

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has taken delivery of several large battery systems from Saft for UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems at oil and gas installations across China.

Major CNOOC projects to reach peak production of rely on the Saft Uptimax 40,00 barrels per day in 2017. batteries include offshore The Shenzhen LNG terminal production sites Enping 24-2, is scheduled for completion offshore Kenli 10-1, Jinzhou 25-1 in 2015 and will have the operators. and Huangyan, as well as capacity to handle 4 million “These latest projects the Shenzhen LNG (Liquified metric tonnes of LNG. The for CNOOC confirm Saft’s Natural Gas) receiving project is China’s first LNG growing presence in China’s terminal in Guandong installation to use Saft nickel- domestic oil and gas market,” Province. based batteries as back-up for says Xavier Delacroix, The Enping 24-2 offshore mission-critical systems. General Manager of Saft’s field’s production facilities The Uptimax systems IBG Division. “The key to this include one drilling and provided by Saft will ensure success is the outstanding production platform, one up to 30 minutes of power performance and reliability Floating Production Storage autonomy to essential demonstrated by Saft’s and Offloading vessel and control and safety systems. market-leading stationary 17 producing wells. The The Uptimax systems have a battery products such as the field is ramping up from two maintenance-free design and Uptimax.” wells producing 8,000 barrels 20-year life, reducing the per day and is expected to maintenance workload for the [email protected] 14 SAFT International #32 Asia Zhuhai reaches 100 million cells milestone

Saft’s advanced technology facility in Zhuhai, China, achieved a major milestone in December 2014 when it produced its 100 millionth primary lithium battery for the metering and electronic toll collection markets.

ince it opened its doors in Saft’s senior management visited Hong Kong 2006, the facility in Guangdong the plant and joined employees, their SProvince has become estab- customers and partners in celebra- lished as a major manufacturing tions. press site for lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) cells and nickel-based Tom Alcide, General Manager batteries for railway applications. of Saft’s Specialty Battery Group conference Zhuhai is one of Saft’s 16 manu- commented: “Saft is delighted to have facturing sites worldwide and has passed this major milestone in Zhuhai December’s press conference in already had capacity extensions to and is happy to continue to support our Hong Kong gave Saft the opportu- meet customer demand. The facility customers’ increasing requirements in nity to promote the Group in Asia manufactures four types of LS series these demanding markets.” Li-SOCl2 bobbin cells, which are and communicate a number of major sized at A, AA or half AA with normal contract wins and manufacturing and widely fluctuating tempera- success in China. ture variants, which can operate A total of 18 journalists attended from in environments up to 95 ˚C. 5-20 years publications in Hong Kong, China, and The primary lithium batteries manu- lifetime from LS cells France. Bruno Dathis gave a presen- factured in Zhuhai are specially engi- tation and welcomed Lilas Bernheim, neered to meet the technical specifications and difficult environmental 3.6 V French Deputy Consul General, who conditions experienced by metering nominal voltage of LS series spoke in support of French businesses and electronic toll installations in in Hong Kong and China. China, where failsafe use and long Saft intends to keep reinforcing its lifetimes are required. 3.6 Ah commercial efforts to support its Asian To mark the occasion of achieving capacity of A sized cell customers. the milestone in production, some of #32 SAFT International 15 Defence Hawkei adopts Li-ion batteries

Up to 1,300 7 tonnes 26 Volt Hawkei vehicles will potentially the weight of a Hawkei vehicle rating of the Hawkei’s be equipped with Saft batteries Li-ion battery

Saft has started deliveries of amed after a species of snake, the and energy efficiency than a conven- Li-ion battery systems to Thales NHawkei represents the next genera- tional lead-acid battery and requires tion in protected mobility for defence fewer battery replacements, therefore Australia under an order for the forces that are challenged by Improvised demanding lower lifecycle costs. firm’s Hawkei tactical vehicle. Explosive Devices, mines or small arms “The Hawkei project signals the growing ambushes. Deployable by helicopter, it is use of Li-ion technologies to power military The order signals the growing highly mobile, armed and light and fulfills and defence applications throughout the adoption of Li-ion technology a number of operational roles. world,” said Thomas Alcide, President of in high-power military vehicles. The Hawkei’s small size and low Saft America, Inc. and General Manager weight give it the ability to move of Saft’s Specialty Battery Group. “Saft’s Upon successful delivery, Thales stealthily, remain hidden and provide safe longevity and system design expertise has the option to extend to a transport and situational awareness for uniquely positions our company to partner its occupants. On board the Hawkei, the in the development of next-generation follow-on contract later in 2015. Saft Li-ion battery is a compact and light- technologies and applications, and we are weight system that provides power for honored to be part of this program.” starting, lights, ignition and silent watch. The Li-ion battery provides greater power [email protected] 16 SAFT International #32 Vehicles Hawkei adopts Li-ion batteries

Saft Supercapacitor starting module built by KBI and installed in place of 2 batteries on New Flyer transit bus.

Super savings from supercapacitors

oad transport organisations starting operations just a few times a are saving fuel with a ‘no idling’ day and need a good recharge between 10% Rstrategy thanks to Saft’s Nickel starts so a no-idle policy will quickly fuel saving possible from Supercapacitors. One of the largest impact their life – and the Total Cost of no-idle strategy costs in the road transit sector is fuel Ownership of the battery. and so it’s no surprise that operators One solution is to replace the lead- are turning to ‘no idle’ policies, where acid battery with a system made up of a 50% faster drivers switch off engines while they Saft Supercapacitor for engine starting engine starting time with a wait at bus stations, bus stops or in along with a smaller lead-acid battery traffic. A no-idle strategy can save up to support hotel loads. Supercapacitors supercapacitor to 10 percent of fuel and save carbon charge in less than 30 seconds and emissions. have a life of 1 million starting cycles, This comes at a cost for buses fitted exceeding the life of the buses them- 2,000 with conventional lead-acid batteries, selves. Over 1,500 supercapacitors have Saft Supercapacitors are in which are not suited to starting opera- been sold since 2011. operation with bus transit tions up to 100 times a day. Typical lead- agencies acid batteries are designed to support [email protected] #32 SAFT International 17 Telecom

30 kg the weight of a single Evolion® module 4 to 10 times lighter than conventional batteries

1,200 kg weight saving achieved with Evolion® by Airwave Lightweight Evolion® goes ‘up on the roof’

Airwave, the leading UK provider The battery systems were installed during a of mission critical voice and data project to upgrade the base stations by increasing communications, has installed Saft’s their transmission capacity. The addition of extra equipment, including new cooling systems, meant ® lightweight and compact Evolion that Airwave was presented with the choice of either battery modules at six of its rooftop reducing the weight of the sites’ backup batteries or base stations across London. reinforcing the structure of the buildings to support the extra weight. By selecting Saft’s Li-ion Evolion® modules, Airwave was able to reduce the weight of the backup battery by some 1,200 kg, equivalent to a medium- sized car, and maintain the autonomy of the base stations without having to carry out any modifications to the buildings.

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Lightweight Evolion® goes ‘up on the roof’

“It is imperative that we take into consideration the to create a 48 V battery system capable of providing autonomy of the Airwave Network when increasing around 62 kWh of backup but weighing just 480 kg. capacity, as this ensures continuity of service in the “The batteries are compatible with existing telecom event of a disruption in the mains supply,” says Martin equipment, so installation and commissioning was very Benké, Network Operations Director at Airwave. “The straightforward. Being lightweight was an added benefit use of the batteries also paved the way for a new as they could be carried by hand to the roof, with no need direct current (DC) cooling system, designed by our for heavy lifting equipment.” adds Martin Benké. Airwave engineers to further ensure that the base In addition to their size, weight, temperature stations operate at safe temperatures during mains range and efficiency advantages, the Evolion® outages.” modules provide a long service life and fast and easy Li-ion Evolion® modules have extremely high energy installation, while also being totally maintenance- density that lead to both low volume and weight. This free with smart communications that contribute to an made it possible to replace the existing site batteries optimised Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). with up to 16 Evolion® modules connected in parallel [email protected]

#31 SAFT International 19 Marine Safety approval for Seanergy® modules

Saft’s Seanergy® marine Li-ion modules have undergone successful assessment by Bureau Veritas. The Independent Saety Assessor (ISA) delivered the highest level of safety approval for the modules according to the applicable marine standards and specifications.

y achieving the certification, electric and hybrid electric propulsion Saft has demonstrated that the systems. Modules can be built up to 20 year ® BSeanergy design conforms to deliver the appropriate levels of energy design life of Seanergy® recognised industry quality standards (MWh) and power (MW) for every modules and certification rules through an application. independent design review, sample “Safety is at the heart of all Saft’s 750 V testing and verification of production marine activities and this certification will maximum voltage capability controls. inspire confidence in customers, inves- ® of system Saft launched the Seanergy tors and suppliers that the Seanergy® modules in mid 2014 for civil marine modules comply with best practice, espe- propulsion applications such as work cially as the standards have been written From 4 kWh to boats, ferries, offshore vessels, cruise- specifically to include Li-ion batteries in liners, yachts and cargo ships. They civil marine applications,” said Didier multi-MWh are based on Saft’s patented Super- Jouffroy, Saft’s Marine Products and of energy Iron Phosphate® (SLFP), which is a Applications Manager. type of Li-ion technology which provide “This certification is effectively high levels of safety, performance and mandatory for the use of Li-ion batteries reliability. in the marine industry and is an impor- The range offers the flexibility and tant step in the commercialisation of our adaptability to create efficient and Seanergy® solution.” cost-effective systems to power full- [email protected] 20 SAFT International #32 Energy Storage

The Cold Temperature Package will form part of a hybrid micro-grid Storing solar energy in the Arctic Circle

Northwest Territories Power Corporation temperatures can drop to -50 ˚C in six-week ice-road window in February (NTPC) has ordered a low temperature winter. The turnkey contract includes and March 2015. ESS from Saft to use as part of a hybrid one Intensium® Max 20 M unit with 232 “This is NTPC’s first project of this nature, micro-grid in Colville Lake, 50 miles kWh energy storage and a 200 kW power and the first solar installation that has the north of the Arctic Circle in Canada. The conditioning system from ABB in a capacity to generate about 30 percent of grid-connected ESS is due to be installed 20-foot container that can withstand the the community’s demand,” said Emanuel at the Colville Lake Power Station in June arctic climate. DaRosa, President and CEO of NTPC. “It and will provide residents with consistent The 150-strong community is only was imperative to find a partner that could renewable solar power and reduced fuel accessible by road when the northern provide a long-term energy storage system consumption from diesel generators. ice-roads are in use. Saft delivered capable of withstanding the Territories’ Saft has developed a ‘Cold the system within a strict timeframe to extreme rugged environment.” Temperature Package’ for the site, where Edmonton, ready for delivery during the [email protected]

Intensium® Max now upgraded Third ESS for to 3000 A Californian utility Saft’s containerised Intensium® a 70 to 80 percent fall in output in only A major Californian utility has placed an order Max ESS is now available with a 3000 one minute and the ESS can help PV for its third Li-ion ESS from Saft, bringing its A current capability that delivers an operators to meet the minimal technical total combined energy storage capacity to industry-leading 1.8 MW power for requirements for grid connection and 7.5 MWh over 12 containers. All three ESS several minutes. avoid curtailment, which prevents them solutions are being used to support solar power The upgraded ESS is ideal for solar from contributing their full output generation and the third delivery will be used PV installations, where high power capacity to the grid. at an urban education facility to buffer energy battery storage can mitigate against during periods of intermittent sunlight. steep ramp rates. Cloud cover can cause [email protected] [email protected]

#32 SAFT International 21 Energy storage Bolivian hybrid power plant slashes fuel consumption

The remote Bolivian province of Pando is benefiting from an energy storage system (ESS) supplied by Saft at a hybrid power plant that combines a 5 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) array with a 16 MW diesel generator, the largest plant of its type in the world. Pando is in the remote tropical northern area of Bolivia in the Cobija,Pando’s capital. Pando is not connected to the country’s national grid, Amazonian rainforest near the border resulting in electricity coverage of just 65% with Brazil and Peru. It is not connected to the country’s national grid, resulting in electricity coverage of just 65 percent, with the annual 37 GWh demand PV array, both of which are essential to essential element within the overall energy previously being met exclusively by achieve the highest possible contribu- mix,’ said Ignacio Quiles, Saft Sales diesel generation. tion of PV to the energy mix. Integration Manager & Managing Director Saft In a bid to reduce diesel consump- of PV with energy storage and diesel Baterias, Spain and South America. ‘The tion and increase electricity coverage, generation are reducing annual fuel Pando hybrid scheme provides an excel- the Bolivian government announced consumption by an estimated 20 million lent reference of how large scale PV and funding for the PV plant and energy litres, saving the utility millions of conventional generation can be integrated storage facility, which was constructed dollars and reducing CO2 emissions. with energy storage to deliver continuous by Isotron SAU, a subsidiary of Spain’s ‘Saft is delighted to be working with and reliable electricity supplies for remote Isastur Group. The hybrid power plant Isastur on this prestigious project that communities where grid connections are will coordinate PV and diesel genera- provides an important breakthrough for unreliable or non-existent.’ tion to maximise the use of clean solar our Li-ion battery technology in the South power to meet around half the energy American sector, where PV is becoming an [email protected] demand in Pando’s capital city Cobija and nearby towns. Two of Saft’s Intensium® Max 20 M Medium Power containers, each with 580 kWh storage and 1.1 MW peak The hybrid power plant power output, have been installed in will coordinate PV and Pando. diesel generation to maximise the use of Significant fuel savings clean solar power to meet around half the energy Effective energy storage will play a critical role in the plant by ensuring demand in Pando’s system stability and smoothing out capital city Cobija and short-term variations in output from the nearby towns. 22 SAFT International #32 Energy storage Bolivian hybrid power plant slashes fuel consumption

2010 20 million litres opening of Saft’s Brazil sales the volume of fuel saved by the PV plant and technical support office and ESS annually

2Intensium® Max containers are installed in Pando

First Intensium® Max for Japan aft has received its first order for San energy storage system (ESS) from Japan to integrate renewable energy on the remote Pacific island of Nii-jima. The Intensium® Max 20 M Medium Power Li-ion battery system will form part of a microgrid project conducted by Takaoka Toko Company Ltd, a subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). The project has the goal of optimising renewable energy and will combine diesel generators, solar panels and wind power installations. The ESS will have a storage capacity of 520 kWh and 1 MW peak output. [email protected]

#32 SAFT International 23 Aviation Events

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2015 events Saft will be exhibiting at a wide range of exhibitions, conferences and trade shows. Here are just a few of the events where you can meet and discuss with our experts in the coming months.

1 Hybrid Energy Innovations 6 ESA 11 Electric & Hybrid Marine April 8-9; New York, NY, USA May 19-20; Dallas, TX, USA World Expo, June 23-25; Amsterdam, Netherlands 2 Hannover Messe 7 Communic’Asia April 13-17; Hannover, Germany June 2-5; Singapore 12 OSP September 2-3; Denver, CO, USA 3 Medtec Europe 8 Sensors Expo April 21-23; Stuttgart, Germany June 9-11; Long Beach, CA, USA 13 DSEI September 15-18; London, UK 4 Battcon 9 Intersolar May 12-14; Orlando, FL, USA June 10-12; Munich, Germany 14 Battery Show September 15-18; Novi, MI, USA 5 Railtex 10 Paris Air Show May 12-15; Birmingham, UK June 15-21; Paris, France 15 ESNA October 13-15; San Diego, CA, USA