PowerUP Energy Technologies showcases their exciting innovation ChargeUP® at the Off-grid Expo
by PowerUP Energy Technologies 3 Dec 2021 02:11 PST
Being held since 2011, the Off-grid Expo & Expo is back in Augsburg with a two-day event focusing on off-grid solar, wind and hydropower solutions for a self-sufficient power supply.
PowerUP Energy Technologies, an Estonian cleantech startup is among the group of outstanding innovators showcasing their latest technologies in the off-grid renewable energy sector.
PowerUP specializes in developing and manufacturing hydrogen fuel cell-based smart electric generators and smart grid solutions. At the OFF-GRID EXPO 2021, PowerUP is showcasing its latest one-of-a-kind AI smart grid system prototype: ChargeUP®.
Just like other products in the PowerUP range, ChargeUP can give you energy independence. The system essentially includes a 400W hydrogen fuel cell generator (UP400), a solar panel, a Lithium-ion battery and a 5-inch display. It also uses a hydrogen type 4 cylinder to supply fuel for the UP400 generator. All the components of the AI smart grid system are connected with controllers and converters to convert the voltage and avoid fluctuations.
The energy produced by the solar panels and the generator is stored in the lithium-ion battery. Furthermore, the display is designed in a way to provide the user with concise information about the system. It shows how much energy is coming from the generator and the solar panel individually and if the battery is fully charged.
In case of lack of sun or during nighttime, the AI system is trained to automatically shift the load from the solar panels to the hydrogen fuel cell generator (UP400). This gives the user ultimate energy independence as the display will read when the battery is fully charged and automatically disconnect from the source i.e. the hydrogen fuel cell generator or and the solar panel. This smart grid system is an ideal solution for sailors, campervan owners, and off-grid home owners. By combining different up to date technologies into one, ChargeUP allows customers to power equipment with higher peak consumptions than 400W provided by UP400 or which otherwise would be allowed by solar panel.
Speaking at the Expo, Joosep Veerme, Head of Sales and Marketing, Nordics at PowerUP Energy Technologies' said "While the whole world is starting to turn towards renewable energy and cleaner fuels, the off-grid sector is not staying behind. Our one-of-a-kind smart-grid system is developed for the off-grid critical infrastructure industry and small scale application users. Earlier this month we showcased the AI smart-grid system ChargeUP in the Netherlands in a maritime fair. From the fair we received a tremendous response and we are hoping for a similar response from the current off-grid expo. Our company strongly believes that connecting renewable technologies with hydrogen technology is the best solution to contribute to sustainable energy and is the way forward."