Sony s Energy Storage System The Sony Lithium Ion Iron Phosphate (LFP) advantage
Sony Overview & highlights Sony Corporation Founded May 7, 1946 Headquarters Tokyo, Japan Chairman, CEO and President Kazuo Hirai Headcount 167,900 (as of March 31, 2010) Consolidated Revenue \7,214 billion (FY ended March 31, 2010) Sony Energy Devices Corporation Founded February, 1975 Headquarters Koriyama, Japan President Shinichi Tanemo Headcount 3,208 (as of July 31, 2011) Revenue \182 billion (FY ended March 31, 2010) Consumer Network B2B Movie Music Finance Other Electronics 0.8% 3.6% 11.6% 7.1% 9.8% 5.6% 21.0% 40.5% 16% Component 10% 17% 23% 34% Semiconductor Audio / Video Camcorder / Cybershot TV 2004 2000 1991 1986 1986 1975 Sony Fukushima merged with Sony Tochigi to form Sony Energy Devices Corp. Sony Energytec merged with Sony Motomiya to form Sony Fukushima Released of the world first commercial lithium-ion battery Joint venture with Union Carbide Corp. dissolved and name changed to Sony Energytec Released of Lithium Coin batteries Sony-Eveready established as joint venture between Sony Corp. and Union Carbide Corp. of USA 2
Sony has 21 years experience with Lithium-Ion batteries and has almost 4 billion batteries delivered Million of pieces (accumulated) 4,000 4,000 2011 Olivine type phosphate battery module 3,000 3,000 2003 High power Lithium-Ion battery 2009 Olivine type phosphate battery Est.2012 4.0 bil pcs 2,000 2,000 1999 Lithium-Ion polymer battery Feb.2010 3.0 bil pcs 1,000 1991 World first Lithium-Ion battery Jul.2007 2.0 bil pcs Jul.2004 1.0 bil pcs 0 1991 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 1999 2001 2003 2003 2005 2007 2009 2009 2011 2011 Year 3
Sony offers a wide range of cells developed for specific applications High output V-Series Power Tools Power (continuous current) Fortelion A-Series G-Series Cellular Laptop Energy Storage E-Bikes UPS Nexelion Laptop Camcorder DSC Capacity (energy density) High capacity 4
Due to its inherent safety, eco-friendly materials, longer lifespan, and higher discharge power Sony selected Iron Phosphate cell for its Energy Storage System Materials Format Cathode Anode Electrolyte Benefit G-Series Cylindrical / Prismatic Cobalt Graphite Carbon Organic Electrolyte High Capacity Nexelion Cylindrical Cobalt Tin Based Amorphous Organic Electrolyte High Capacity V-Series Cylindrical Nickel Manganese Graphite Carbon Organic Electrolyte High Power Fortelion Cylindrical Iron Phosphate Graphite Carbon Organic Electrolyte High Power, Inherent Safety A-Series Laminated Cobalt Graphite Carbon Gel Polymer Flexible Size, Light and Small 5
Features of Lithium Ion Iron Phosphate batteries Feature Benefit Feature Benefit 1 Inherent safety Ideal for residential and commercial use 5 Outstanding performance at high temperatures Increased reliability under severe whether 2 Long cycle-life Best for PV applications 6 Deep discharge capability No system overdimensioning needed 3 Long calendar life No replacements during project duration 7 Iron used as cathode Environmental friendly, no rare metal disposal 4 High discharge power Best suited for back-up and hybrid applications 8 Quick charge Adaptability to fast changing energy sources 6
Inherent safety of Lithium Iron Phosphate comes from its robust chemical structure and high thermal stability Triphylite: LiFePO 4 (discharged condition) Lithium Iron Phosphate in the nature Heterosite: FePO 4 (charged condition) Lithium Iron Phosphate is a stable mineral since it exists in nature in both discharged and charged forms. Benefit Crystal structure of Lithium Iron Phosphate LiCoO2 Li Fe O P The oxygen and the phosphorus in the phosphate are strongly fixed by covalent bonds. LiFePO4 No release of oxygen when heated: temperature run-away reaction is not a concern for batteries based on Lithium Iron Phosphate 7
Long cycle life and deep discharge capabilities considerably improve the system s Total Cost of Ownership and greatly reduce the environmental impact Cell specifications Benefits 74% @ 8000 cycles w/100% DoD 1 Sony LFP battery = 1,2 kwh (100% DoD, >8000 cycles) is approximately equivalent to 2 kwh any other Li-Ion chemestry (60% DoD, <6000 cycles) is approximately equivalent to Charge: 23 o C, 3.60V, 3.0A (CCCV), 100mA cut Discharge: 23 o C, 3A, 2.00V cut off 4 kwh Lead Acid battery (30% DoD, <3000 cycles) In 20 years you will No replacement needed for Sony LFP battery Probably 1 replacement needed for other Li-Ion batteries At least 2 replacements needed for Lead Acid batteries 8
Sony is worldwide one of the few experts in LFP material technology as well as a pioneer designing and building advanced Lithium-Ion batteries. Advantages Customer s benefits World-class own advanced LFP material technology State of the art Li-Ion battery design Best in class, environmental friendly battery designed for maximum performance and safety in renewable energy and back-up applications High quality Li-Ion battery mass production Energy Storage Module 9
Sony s Energy Storage System is world s first system to obtain the safety standard accreditation UL Subject 1973 from the Underwriters Laboratories Device Component Recognition Mark Test passed Energy Storage Module Energy Storage Controller Electrical tests: Overcharge Short Circuit Forced Discharge Temperature Dielectric Withstand Insulation Resistance Abnormal Operations Strain Relief Push-Back Relief Electrical Tests on Mains Supplied Controls Mechanical tests: Vibration Shock Crush Impact Mold Stress Pressure Release Start-to-Discharge Environmental tests: Resistance to Moisture Thermal Cycling Fire Exposure Material tests: 20-mm end product flame test Parts in contact with electrolyte Benefits End customer trust Component recognition greatly facilitates to get UL accreditation to system using Sony s Energy Storage components Insurance acceptance Allow participation in many international RFPs 10
The Sony s Energy Storage System offers a wide operating temperature range and is modular scalable Energy Storage Module description Module/System specifications Module System (module + controller) Capacity 1.2 kwh (24 Ah) 1.2 to 19.2 kwh (24 to 384 Ah) One 1.2kWh unit contains of 16S8P US26650FTC cells (16 cell clusters are connected in series, 1 cell-cluster contains 8 cells connected in parallel. Each cell in the cluster has a 3Ah capacity) Nominal voltage / Maximum output / Maximum discharge current Charge voltage 51.2V / 2.5kW / 50A 57.6 V 51.2V / 5kW / 100A Controller description Storage temperature -40 deg. C to +65 deg. C Operating temperature Discharge: -20 deg. C to +60 deg. C Charge: 0 deg. C to +45 deg. C The controller can monitor the internal cell status (voltage, current, temperature, etc) of up to 16 Energy Storage Modules Expected life Weight Approx. 17 kg Up to 20 years Approx. 25 kg to 280 kg 11
Connection diagram for a On-site consumption application in Germany System cabling (example) System characteristics System architecture (example) End terminal connecter Module 16 Controller supervision up to 16 Modules Energy modules connection Parallel or serial 1 to 16 modules Capacity upgrade after commissioning Yes Module 3 Nominal voltage (avg.) 51.2V Energy capacity (approx.) 4.8 to 19.2 kwh DC AC Meter Public grid Module 2 Weight (approx.) 25 to 280 kg Max. power output 5 kw PV meter CAN RS232 EB+ B+ EB- B- Module 1 Controller Room ventilation Not needed Intelligent Switch AC DC CAN Communication SMA Sunny Backup M or other (Please contact Sony for list of compatibles products) Sony ESS Load 12
Sony s LFP Energy Storage System is the ideal solution for renewable energy applications The Sony advantage The Sony Energy Storage Solutions delivers superior performance for renewable energy applications With fewer batteries Without rare metals With the safest technology in the market With longer lifespan 13
Summary of features 1. Safest Li-Ion battery on the market 2. Environmental friendly due to use of iron based compound (no rare metals) 3. Lowest ecological impact due to maximum capacity usage (100%DoD) and long life (up to 20 years) 4. System capacity upgrade after commissioning possible 5. World s first Lithium Ion battery system with UL subject 1973 accreditation 6. No special room ventilation needed 14
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