ONEONTA, N.Y.—Ioxus, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of ultracapacitor technologies for energy storage markets, recently launched a new family of large-cell, prismatic electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLC) for transportation and utility applications. Reported to be “lower in cost for the overall system design,” the 1,000-, 3,000- and 5,000-Farad (F) ultracapacitors are smaller in size, with increased energy and power density than other ultracapacitor cells in the industry, the company says.
A wide range of high-power applications—such as transportation, electric utility, material handling, industrial bridge power, and renewable energy generation—require low-cost energy storage systems with optimal performance over long operating lives. According to Ioxus, its high-performance, environmentally safe products can quickly store and deliver energy in these highly demanding applications. The company’s ultracapacitor technologies are said to provide a high-cycle life and a wide temperature operating range from -40 to +70 degrees Celsius.
Ioxus EDLCs can be used as sole energy storage devices or they can be combined with other types of energy storage devices, such as batteries or fuel cells, to meet the user’s power demand requirements. When used in such a combination, ultracapacitors are said to expand the system’s charge and discharge capabilities into shorter response times. They are also said to extend the life of other lower-power elements and open up new options for energy storage applications. Because of their high power densities, Ioxus’s ultracapacitors are particularly suited for applications where weight or volume of systems is important, the company says.
“Energy storage and power delivery technology are enabling the rapid growth of energy generation and cleantech markets worldwide,” said Chad Hall, COO of Ioxus, in a statement announcing the launch. “Ioxus will continue to aggressively expand its ultracapacitor product line to capitalize on this global opportunity to provide the best high-density, high-performance, and low-cost energy storage option on the market.”
Ioxus (www.ioxus.com) is working toward AS9100 and ISO-9001 certifications to adhere to the most rigorous quality standards. The company, which engineers and manufactures its ultracapacitors entirely in the U.S., was awarded $200,000 in December 2009 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to expand its product line, accelerate sales growth, and access new markets.
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