Beacon Power and the MultiMode [RE-wrenches]

Wed Jun 18 22:46:34 PDT 2003

Rather than assuming they work out the bugs in the MM... Let's ask for
validation. I expect they'll show their test data... They're doing EXTENSIVE
engineering an testing... These guys are quality engineers. I set up a
couple of thermal tests while I was consulting to them that were thorough
beyond what I've seen before.

GC-1000... Close to getting a service organization up and running....
Although I won't be involved in it. This Nextek Power gig has me going from
6AM to 10PM. I'm out in CA now for 2 weeks climbing in ceilings, on roofs,
and seeing potential clients and partners... Preaching the Gospel according
to DC. I'll be spending about 2 weeks a month on each coast. Phew!
I'll have enough miles to fly to the moon.

Mark Robinson
Nextek Power

-----Original Message-----
From: matthew tritt [mailto:solarone at charter.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 9:23 AM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Re: Beacon Power and the MultiMode [RE-wrenches]

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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