Beacon Power and the MultiMode [RE-wrenches]

[Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection]

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I don't see anything about providing service and repairs to the many 
GC-1000s out there. Frankly, unless they are willing to take that on 
as well, I wouldn't touch one of their new offerings. Once burned....
Bob-O

>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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