Greentech Lead America: Balqon, a developer of electric
vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices, has released low
cost high capacity lithium batteries. HIQAP lithium battery packs supports
large daily loads requiring deep depth of discharge and high energy transfer
efficiency for solar, micro-grids, off-grid storage and telecom applications.
HIQAP battery packs features Balqon proprietary Battery
Management System (BMS) and related power electronics components for direct
replacement of current lead acid battery packs. The new HIQAP batteries come in
12, 24 and 48 Volt configurations with an amp hour capacity ranging between 700
Ah to 1000 Ah.
The new battery offers over 95 percent efficiency during
energy transfer. Balqon claims that HIQAP batteries can capture 15 percent more
energy from the solar panels.
HIQAP batteries include
large format 1000 Ah and 700 Ah, 3.25 VDC folded prismatic cells connected in a
series, available in 12V, 24V and 48V configurations. Life cycles of HIQAP
batteries vary from 2500 cycles to 5000 cycles based on depth of discharge.
“The significant growth of solar installations in
the United States combined with an increase in lead acid battery pricing makes
HIQAP batteries cost competitive for large energy storage applications,” said
Balwinder Samra, CEO of Balqon.
Balqon launches zero-emissions heavy duty electric tractor
Balqon recently launched new on-road Class 8 electric
tractor, Model MX30, for short haul drayage and inner city applications. The
company said that this heavy-duty electric tractor is an ideal solution for use
at locations such as ports, airports and urban centers where both smog and
congestion contribute to health risks to local communities.