New Industry Products

LiFePO4 Battery for Residential and Commercial Storage

June 12, 2016 by Jeff Shepard

Iron Edison Battery Company is introducing its new Lithium-Iron (LiFePO4) battery, a cutting-edge solar battery storage designed to be fully compatible with off-grid solar, inverters and charge controllers. The Lithium-Iron battery will be unveiled at The Energy Fair in Custer, Wisconsin, June 17-19. The Energy Fair is the longest-running renewable energy and sustainable living event in the United States.

"We are breaking new ground by offering this Lithium-Iron battery," said Iron Edison CEO Brandon Williams. "Iron Edison has always focused on offering alternative batteries, and we have a lot of experience in setting up all the supporting equipment to work great with our batteries. We have taken this experience and built a Lithium-Iron battery that is designed from the ground up to be compatible with existing charge controllers and inverters that are used across the renewable energy industry."

Iron Edison's Lithium-Iron battery uses Lithiu- Iron-Phosphate cells, also known as LiFePO4, claimed to be the safest and most thermally stable type within the lithium-ion family. Iron Edison's battery includes an integrated battery management system and dc disconnect for maximum safety. The Lithium-Iron battery is fully compatible with industry-leading inverters and charge controllers from Outback Power, Schneider Electric, SMA, MidNite Solar, Morningstar and Magnum Energy.

The Iron Edison Lithium-Iron battery is designed and assembled at the company's headquarters located just outside Denver, Colorado. The Lithium-Iron battery is available in standard 12-Volt, 24-Volt and 48-Volt configurations, with components housed inside a rugged, NEC-compliant steel enclosure. Capacities range from 2 kWh to 42 kWh, with custom high-capacity and high-voltage models ¬¬available for commercial applications like peak load shaving and UPS.

The Iron Edison Lithium-Iron battery is an ideal replacement for lead-acid battery, with longer cycle life, smaller footprint, and maintenance-free operation. Residential applications include solar battery backup, grid-zero and off-grid energy storage. Commercial applications include high voltage battery backup, off-grid telecommunications power and peak load shaving.

"The Lithium-Iron battery is the next step in energy storage," Williams said. "It offers extremely high power in a very small package. The maintenance-free operation of the Lithium-Iron battery is a great fit for everyday homeowners. We are offering cutting-edge battery technology in a package that's easy to install and operate"