2010 R&D 100 Winner
The sun and wind are clean energy sources, but can be intermittent and unpredictable. Utilities need predictable sources of power despite changeable skies and fickle winds; energy storage is an answer. Xtreme Power, Kyle, Texas, has developed the Dynamic Power Resource, a comprehensive, cost-effective, and portable solution for utilities that need short-term power.
The system features proprietary PowerCells fuel cells that provide utility-scale energy storage; a micro-second control system with three-tiered-redundant safety features; power electronics to enable high power at high efficiency; and system integration.
In Xtreme Power’s technology, sulfuric acid electrolytes in the chemical capacitor are encapsulated in pores of the active material that comprises the bi-polar plate. This creates a greater surface area for ion exchange and ion pathways measured on the 0.001 µm level, compared to several inches in traditional lead-acid battery designs. Greater energy flow results in the ability to store more power. The PowerCells contain no fluids, are non-toxic, and are produced with 95% recyclable materials.
Technology
Clean energy storage
Developers
Xtreme Power
Development Team
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| (l-r): Richard Jennings, Eric Jensen, Akshay Muley, John Taylor, Joe Martinez, Chris Mitchell, Bhargav Kandula, Chris Ford, Eric Swartz, Marian Justiss, Clayton Such, Tom Kronke, Charles Moyer, Mike Egbers, Evan Ture, Stephen Frank |
The Dynamic Power Resource Development Team at Xtreme Power:
Carlos Coe
Mike Egbers
Chris Ford
Stephen Frank
Richard Jennings
Eric Jensen
Marian Justiss
Bhargav Kandula
Tom Kronke
Joe Martinez
Chris Mitchell
Charles Moyer
Akshay Muley
Clayton Such
Eric Swartz
John Taylor
Evan Ture
