A123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced nanophosphate lithium ion batteries and systems, has announced a contract to supply a 500 kW advanced energy-storage solution to Dongfang Electric Corp. (DEC) in China.
Expected to be installed at DEC's manufacturing facility in Zhejiang by the end of the year, the system is designed as a demonstration project to help DEC evaluate how advanced energy storage can address the challenges associated with the rapid growth of wind power in China, according to the company.
