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The Port of Alicante will install three 7 MW systems, each consisting of hundreds of 14 kW modules assembled by the Spanish startup GDV. Alicante-based startup GDV Mobility launched its G-One “megabattery” at the Mediterranean European Battery Summit, held in the city’s port. GDV says its 7 MW system, assembled from used electric vehicle (EV) batteries, “stands out as the cheapest, most cost-effective and safest [product] in the [stationary energy storage] sector.” “Remanufactured batteries allow for a significant reduction in costs without sacrificing performance, offering a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative,” said Germán Agulló, CEO of GDV. The startup claims the G-One is 40% to 60% cheaper than a conventional stationary battery energy storage system. The product features 484 14kW battery modules and a modular fire fighting system based on compartmental flooding which, in the event of a fire in the module, ensures that the module is isolated and extinguished without spreading. The lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt-oxide (NMC) device has an optimal charge and discharge capacity of 0.35ºC (2.4 MW), but can reach 2.5ºC (17 MW) if required. GDV stated: “Our mega battery is compatible with inverters with operating voltages ranging from 600 [V] to 1,500 V, integrated into the battery management system.” In addition, the modular design ensures quick installation, the device is easy to connect and features a factory-prewired system. The startup’s battery reconditioning plant produces its products for various industries, GDV recycles devices and recovers critical metals and the company operates the largest electric vehicle battery repair plant in Europe. |
