Global power management company, and provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, Delta Electronics, has unveiled a slew of new innovations, including a LFP (lithium ferrous phosphate) battery container, and an All-in-One (AiO) energy storage system.
Of more interest is its research into hydrogen technology, with the reveal of a prototype of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC). Its a new step for an organisation with standout environmental credentials.
Recognised as one of the world’s most sustainable companies, with its local arm powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, Delta has sold more than 3,000,000 electric vehicle chargers, globally.
Its new LFP battery container, which is designed for grid-scale energy storage applications, builds on its role in that sector. Constructed for use in a standard 10-foot shipping container, it has a compact design and simple installation procedure.
The battery system can be rapidly deployed, and is scalable from 708kWh to 7.78MWh. Its joined by the AiO platform, with a capacity of 125kW/279kWh, which is an energy storage system that seamlessly integrates a number of components.
These include power conditioning, an advanced battery setup, a built-in battery management process, and cooling. Designed for superior power efficiency and space optimisation, the robust AiO box features liquid-cooled battery modules.
This allows the unit to maintain optimal temperature uniformity, enhancing performance and extending battery life. Able to withstand harsh environmental conditions, this versatile system is scalable and suitable for various configurations.
It can be used in grid-tied and off-grid scenarios such as power backup, peak shaving, load shifting, PV self-consumption, and PV smoothing. On the hydrogen front, Delta’s technology provides for production and power generation.
Providing agile power control and fuel flexibility, it makes it ideal for powering vehicles, industrial operations, data centres, and microgrids. Working with Ceres Power Limited, and utilising its hydrogen stack tech, Delta is continuing its R&D in this space.
The company plans to launch its first production-ready units in 2026. Exhaust Notes Australia sat down with Delta Electronics Thailand director and COO Chang (Jackie) Tsai-hsing to talk about sustainability and the emergence of alternative energy solutions.
He explained that Delta’s focus was to develop solutions that could be used by major industrial companies in their manufacturing processes, as well as providing hydrogen for transportation.
“Fuel cells provide a better duration in terms of energy and range. It’s much cleaner energy,” Mr Tsai-hsing said. “It’s an innovative clean energy solution for a better tomorrow, that will reduce carbon emissions as well.”
Asked about the state of the automotive market and EVs, he recognised that electric vehicles were certainly the major technology for today, but acknowledged sales have slowed across the globe.
“There are several considerations; maybe people are concerned long term about whether there will be the support in terms of the life cycle [of the battery] and different temperature conditions; [along with] the second hand value of the car,” he said.
“Fuel cell technology will continue into the future, and will take some of the share for the traditional internal combustion market, but it’s not that mature yet. It’s expensive at this moment, but it has potential.”
Everything depends on cost Mr Tsai-hsing concluded, as well as government policy and global support for the technology. He said it was important to note that Toyota had never give up on hydrogen, which it uses in its Mirai sedan.
The Japanese car maker has also developed a prototype fuel cell electric (FCEV) HiLux and is working with Kenworth to build prime movers using the same technology. Other brands, such as Hyundai and BMW are also working with the technology.
