Beacon Power and the MultiMode [RE-wrenches]

[matthew tritt]

Mark,

Thanks for the news. I believe that there really is a hole in the inverter
market that the MM nicely fills. Let's assume that they chase the bugs out
before re-entering the market. :-)

Matt T
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Robinson" <Mark at TheEnergyGrid.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 11:00 PM
Subject: Beacon Power and the MultiMode [RE-wrenches]


> Did you all see this? Like the Phoenix rising from the ashes!
>
> If anyone wants to discuss it with me, I'm in CA until the 27th. You can
> reach me on my cell at (603) 305-1942.
>
> Regards,
> Mark Robinson
> Nextek Power
>
>
>
> WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2003--Beacon Power has
> announced an expansion of its energy technology product line with the
launch
> of new Smart Power M5 renewable energy inverters. The new products are
based
> on the development and enhancement of electronics technology and assets
> purchased from Advanced Energy Systems, Inc., formerly of Wilton, New
> Hampshire. Beacon Power acquired Advanced Energy's intellectual property
and
> product inventory in March of this year from Advanced Energy's Chapter 7
> trustee. The company had since 1999 been a supplier of high-performance
> inverter systems to the photovoltaic (solar power) market.
>
> The initial product release is an upgraded and improved 5-kilowatt
inverter
> system for grid-connect applications. The system takes DC power from solar
> energy sources and converts it to AC power for local use (or for feeding
> back to the electric grid). Based on and upgraded from the MM5000 unit
> purchased from Advanced Energy, this high-efficiency system will feature
> flexible operation -- commonly referred to as multimode -- in a variety of
> system configurations. Unlike most competitive systems, the M5 is designed
> to provide uninterrupted power to a home or business, even in the event of
a
> grid power outage.
>
> "From our discussions with leading distributors and retailers in the solar
> power industry, we concluded that an innovative, high-performance
multimode
> inverter would be an attractive offering," said Bill Capp, Beacon Power
> President and CEO. "We are therefore introducing the Smart Power M5, a
true
> grid-connected UPS, to the photovoltaic market.
>
> "The high-efficiency 5-kW inverter, backed by a warranty of up to five
> years, will offer a range of features in one compact, integrated system.
> These include a 2-stage DC-to-AC inverter, charge controller with maximum
> power point tracking capability, complete switchgear, patented
> anti-islanding technology and battery back-up (UPS) capability. Systems
can
> be equipped with optional performance monitoring software, residential
> battery boxes and string combiners.
>
> "We heard from distributors and retailers that there were significant
> advantages to the all-in-one design of this product, especially in labor
> savings and overall convenience," added Capp. "By comparison, one of the
> best-known competitive systems requires seven separate components to be
> configured, mounted and interconnected."
>
> Orders are now being accepted for deliveries beginning in August. Further,
> an off-grid version of the M5 unit, called the M5 Plus, will be available
> later this year. A toll-free hotline has been established to respond to
> dealer and distributor inquiries for the new products. For more
information
> in the U.S., call toll-free 1-888-938-9112. International callers can dial
> 1-978-694-9121.
>
> In addition, service and upgrades for existing MM5000 units in the field
are
> expected to be available later this year.
>
> About Beacon Power Corporation
>
> Beacon Power Corporation BCON designs and develops sustainable energy
> storage and power conversion solutions that provide reliable electric
power
> for the renewable energy, telecommunications, distributed generation and
UPS
> markets.
>
> For more information, please contact Gene Hunt at Beacon Power at
> 978-661-2825; email hunt at beaconpower.com; or visit www.beaconpower.com.
>
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