ACELL is engaged in the future of energy.

The need to source reliable, low-environmental impact energy systems has seen the emergence of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as a solution for energy storage and supply, and their use in electric / hybrid vehicles as engines transition from internal combustion engines.

LIBs are quickly evolving as a cheap, safe, compact and recyclable form of energy storage for future sustainable technologies and products.

Markets

ACELL is engaged in the development and manufacture of LIBs for key identified markets:

• Electric Vehicles
  The electric vehicl (EV) industry is in its formative years with introduction of new products and models by manufacturers growing exponentially over the coming years. This includes all types of electric and hybrid vehicles:
  • heavy commercial vehicles (e.g. buses, trucks)
  • passenger and light commercial vehicles
  • motorcycles and two-wheelers
  • rickshaws and three-wheelers
• Energy Storage Systems
  Utilising LIBs as energy storage systems is growing rapidly with sustainable, uninterrupted power supply being provided. Renewable energy installations have become an important source of new capacity, especially in remote areas. To mitigate the intermittent nature of these renewable energy sources, energy storage systems have been installed and, until now, have been dominated by lead acid batteries. Energy storage systems include: 
  • renewable microgrids
  • home storage with rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
• Charging Stations
  Charging station infrastructure plays a significant role – particularly in EV deployment. The absence of a proactive plan and schedule is one of the key impediments to mass-market adoption. Infrastructure limitations are specifically pertinent to EVs due to their sole dependency on electricity. The charging infrastructure ensures energy is transferred from the grid to the vehicle. Charging station locations in combination with an acceptable charging time strategy increases EV functionality and increases charging flexibility. In poorly structured areas or big cities, a battery-swapping program may work better for a seamless exchange to handle long queues in a timely manner. 

• Industrial Batteries
  Compared to the inadequacies of currently deployed lead acid batteries, utility scale LIBs have a long life, lightweight system and a high-power output making LIBs ideal for diesel generator replacement. 

• Storage-on-wheels and Other Applications 
  A relatively new concept of development is LIB portable generators. Various situations require portable on-site energy generation, such as weddings, Government use, movable hospitals and military work. Currently, loud, heavy, expensive and inefficient diesel generators are used for these applications. Diesel generators can be replaced with ‘storage-on-wheels’ based LIBs that offer high energy and power density as well as a silent operation, cost effective and environmentally friendly substitute to diesel generators.