GREEN & SAFE SALT BATTERY
20 years experience in salt batteries!
Strictly Confidential
Out of curiosity…
1945
1966
1966 - Two US researchers working for Ford Motor
Company— Neil Weber and Joe Kummer — had
demonstrated a major “breakthrough in developing
a feasible power source for electric vehicles”. The
heart of the new system, the Sodium Sulfur Battery,
is a Ford developed crystalline ceramic electrolyte
composed largely of aluminum oxide and based on a
material known as "beta-alumina".
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Out of curiosity…
1966
1977-1984 – De Beers and Anglo American financed
the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
team (CSIR) in Pretoria. Roy Galloway showed that
the Na/NiCl2 electrochemical couple was more
stable and safe to electrochemical cycling, making it
the preferred system. A multi-kWh sodium/metal
chloride battery, also known as ZEBRA battery, was
tested in a vehicle, a Suzuki Van.
1984
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ELETTRA 1938 Group - History
1938 ….onward: a story of experience in energy storage systems…
ELETTRA 1938
is now focused
on green
energy and
components for
ELETTRA 1938 electric/hybrid
FIAMM Group Acquisition of
founded by Dolcetta vehicles
becomes a WW leader MES-DEA by
family in Vicenza in automotive and FIAMM.
area, Italy industrial lead acid FZSoNick is born
batteries and
components
1938 1942 1960 1990 1999 2011 2017 today
MES-DEA S.A. Hitachi Chemical ltd
started the acquired 51% of
FIAMM Spa
production FIAMM lead acid
starts producing
of serial battery business.
lead acid batteries
and components
sodium nickel
batteries in
Stabio,
Switzerland
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FZSONICK’s statments
Payoff:
Green & safe salt battery
Vision:
Inspire the world with sustainable and reliable energy
Mission:
Supplying affordable safe energy on demand using natural
resources responsibly to support the decarbonisation process towards
a fully sustainable environment
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FZSONICK’s footprint
Stabio, Switzerland
Elgin, Chicago, USA Wuhan, China
Vicenza, Italy
Cell production Battery Service
Headquarters
and assembly assembly center
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Battery characteristics
Performances Safety Zero impact
Temperature Immunity Intrinsically safe,
(-40 ÷ +60°C) NO dangerous materials
electrochemical safety
Cycling Capability No gas emissions 100% recyclable
4.500 cycles (80% DOD)
No flammable materials NO polluting materials
Long life (low degradation)
Battery energy density No fire/water flood NO gas emissions
100÷120Wh/kg reaction
NO conflict “minerals” and
150-190Wh/lt cobalt free
Tested in the field
Shelf life (> 20 years)
BMS control
Cell/Battery steel case
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Technologies comparison
Lead Acid NiCad Li Ion FZSONICK
Outdoor installation NO NO NO YES
Risk NONE
Fire suppression systems YES YES YES NO
Size BULKY BULKY COMPACT COMPACT
Air conditioning YES YES YES NO
Maintenance YES YES NO NO
Recyclable YES NO NO YES
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How it works
SMC Battery
SMC - Cell
General Description
2NaCl + Ni NiCl2 + 2Na
In the discharged state the active materials discharged charged
2
are sodium chloride 1
and metal powders 1. (Mild) Steel case: anode current collector
2. Nickel bar: cathode current collector
(mainly nickel). 3 3. Ceramic β’’Alumina: solid electrolyte
4. Anodic material: liquid sodium
5. Cathodic material: porous metal
5 4 chlorides
In the charged state
they are converted
to sodium and metal
SMC - Module
chlorides.
The electrolyte is solid state, ߔalumina,
Insulations system
which provides fast transport of sodium ions cells
and ensures the galvanic insulation between
anode and cathode.
The operating temperature of the cell is
around 265°C and the thermal insulation of
Inner
the battery is such that the surface container Outer container
temperature of the enclosure is just a few
degrees above the environment. BMS
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Technology overview
Processes Technology Output
• Ceramic Granulations
• Isostatic Pressing • Beta-Alumina Tube
• Sintering • Alfa-Alumina Collar
• Thermocompression Bonding • Tube-Collar Subassembly
• Powder Mixing
• Roll Compactation • Granulated Active Mass
• Salt Synthesis • Catholite
• Laser Welding
• Vacuum Drying
• Active Mass Filling • Finished Cell
• Cell sealing (laser weld)
• Cell Pack Assembly
• BMS Assembly and Installation
• Activation Process • Complete Battery System
• Firmware Uploading
• Operation/Performance Checks
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Low environmental impact
From the recycling perspective, a SMC battery can be viewed as having three major components:
• Cells accounting for 65% of the total mass.
• Battery Case accounting for 27% of the total mass
• BMS accounting for 8% of the total mass.
The SMC cells are conveniently recycled in infrastructures for recycling waste materials from the
production of stainless steel. OTHERS
4%
The products of the recycling process are:
• re-melt alloys: used in stainless steel manufacturing
• slag: a replacement of limestone used for road construction.
CERAMIC SALT
22% 32%
Easily available raw materials
IRON
16%
NICKEL
26%
SMC cell elementary composition
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Certifications
The most important Sodium-Metal Chloride battery certifications
Electrical installations
DNV-RU-SHIP-Pt.4 Ch.3
DNV-RU-SHIP-Pt.6 Ch.2 Propulsion, Power
Generation & AUX System
GR63 Temperature limits
GR1089 Electro magnetic
compatibility
GR3176
Overcharge
Short circuit
UL1973
Overdischare
UL9540A
Shick and vibration
IEC/EN61000-6/-4 Nail penetration
IEC60068-2 Immersion test
IEC/EN60529 Fire resistance
A detailed Performed by the
evaluation of the National Renewable
Health and Safety Energy Laboratory –
of SMC battery US Dep. of Energy
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Product range
INDUSTRIAL ENERGY
& STORAGE
RENEWABLE
POWERED
BY SALT.
MARINE
MOBILITY &
MINING WORLDWIDE
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Installed base
TELECOM
> 20.000 Battery
POWERED
BY SALT.
systems installed
RAILWAYS
> 1.500 Battery
systems installed
OIL&GAS
> 1000 Battery
systems installed
ENERGY STORAGE
> 4.000 Battery
systems installed
ELECTRICAL MOBILITY
> 5.000 Battery
systems installed
PRODUCTION
> 5 M cells (> 500 MWh)
manufactured and installed
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Scalability
FSONICK SMC Energy Storage Systems are:
• SCALABLE: from kWh to MWh scale
• MODULAR: all batteries are connected in
parallel
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Product portfolio
100-5000 kWh
Large Microgrid
Environmentally and economically sustainable
solutions for power generation in remote locations
where our batteries reduces dependence on fossil
620V 23 kWh fuel, maximizes the use of renewable energy and
reduces overall energy costs.
20-100 kWh
Commercial & Industrial
Commercial and industrial clients cut their electricity
costs by reducing energy demand during peak periods
and optimising the usage of onsite renewable energy.
48V 9,6 kWh - 620V 23 kWh
Residential
7-20 kWh
Salt batteries systems are capable of optimizing the
use of electricity, they ensure the most effective
operation of home solar power system. At the same
time, they also guarantee continuity in case of
48V 9,6 kWh or 7,7 kWh - 250V 9,6 kWh temporary disruptions in the power supply.
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Systems and integration
100-5000 kWh
Country standards Large Microgrid
Environmentally and economically sustainable
solutions for power generation in remote locations
where our batteries reduces dependence on fossil
fuel, maximizes the use of renewable energy and
reduces overall energy costs.
20-100 kWh
Voltage Commercial & Industrial
Country standards Commercial and industrial clients cut their electricity
costs by reducing energy demand during peak periods
and optimising the usage of onsite renewable energy.
Residential
7-20 kWh
1 or multiple modules Salt batteries systems are capable of optimizing the
Monophase or triphase use of electricity, they ensure the most effective
48V or 250V operation of home solar power system. At the same
Country standards time, they also guarantee continuity in case of
temporary disruptions in the power supply.
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References
MINING TELECOM UTILITIES
OIL & GAS INTEGRATOR RAILWAYS
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Some installations
MTSO The Mobile Telephone Switching Office
contains the switching equipment or Mobile
Switching Center (MSC) for routing mobile
phone calls. It also contains the equipment
for controlling the cell sites that are
connected to the MSC.
RAILWAYS
In the railways market we can supply
onboard solution for the emergency
loads (lights, ventilation etc) or for
signaling equipment.
SWITCHGEAR Switchgear is the combination of electrical
disconnect switches, fuses or circuit breakers used
to control, protect and isolate electrical equipment.
Switchgears are used both to de-energize
equipment to allow work to be done and to
clear faults downstream. This type of equipment is
directly linked to the reliability of
the electricity supply.
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Innovenergy – Switzerland & Germany
Made In Switzerland
Details Salidomo 9 Salidomo 18
Application Residential and commercial
PV system 7-10 kWp 9-20 kWp
Battery energy 9,6 kWh 18,8 kWh
Max discharge power 6,5 kW 9 kW
Dimensions 715x680x1538 mm 715x680x1538 mm
Weight 190 kg 290 kg
Connection Three phase
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UNE – Italy & Germany
ZHERO SQUARE
Made In Italy
Details Zhero Square
Application Residential and commercial
PV system 1-18 kWp
Battery energy 9,6 – 18,8 kWh
Max discharge power 6 kW
Dimensions 740x620x1400 mm
Weight 200 kg
Connection Single phase
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E2C - Italy
E2C system features:
Black start
Peak shaving
Island mode
Parallel with DG (load sharing)
MAIN ADVANTAGES
- DG efficiency with fuel consumption reduced by 50%
(reaching 500gr of fuel per kWh)
- DG power size reduced
- AC not required
- Reduction of CO2 emissions of the DG
- Easy to deploy
- Modular
Battery type ST523
Details Modular concept
Application Commercial and industrial
Battery energy storage 45 – 500 kWh
Max discharge power 50 - 250 kW
Dimension TBD
Weight TBD
Option to work with DG
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ESS industrial application: Migros
Details Migros system
Date of commissioning 2021
Application Industrial
Battery energy 565 kWh
Discharge nominal power 150 kW for 3 hours
Installation Indoor, rack
Services Peak shaving, load shifting
Connection Three phase, 400 V
In the picture, the recent (2021) FZSonick installation for the Swiss supermarket chain Migros, in
Zurich. The system is paired with a 700 kWp PV plant and provides peak shaving and load shifting
services, helping to reduce the electricity consumption of the supermarket.
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A case of microgrid application: Tilos
The system in the picture has
been installed on the Greek
Island of Tilos, making it the first
high energy efficient island of the
Mediterranean Sea. The Energy
Storage System is able to operate
On-Grid and Off-Grid, in
combination with PV, a Wind
Generator the diesel Genset
power station of the island. The
Details Tilos system
aim of the system is to reduce the
Date of commissioning 2018 fuel consumption and to make
Tilos a microgrid case study to be
Application Microgrid
replicated.
Battery energy 3 MWh
Discharge nominal power 800 kW for 3 hours
Installation Outdoor, 20’ containers
Services Peak shaving, load shifting, grid forming mode
Connection Three phase, 20 kV
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A case of microgrid application: Ollague
Details Tilos system
Date of commissioning 2015
Application Microgrid
Battery energy 560 kWh
Discharge nominal power 200 kW for 3 hours
Installation Outdoor, 20’ containers
Services Peak shaving, load shifting, grid
forming mode
The system in the picture has Connection Three phase, 20 kV
been installed in the Chilean
village of Ollague, in the Atacama
desert, 3700 m above sea level.
The Energy Storage System is able
to operate On-Grid and Off-Grid,
in combination with PV, a Wind
Generator the diesel Genset of
the village, reducing the
consumption of fossil fuel.
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Service activity
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FZSONICK sustainable development goals!
CO2
for remote for agriculture
reduction
voluntary
electricity
schools
in africa
water
for residential
communities
energy
#SDGs… 2030 and Beyond
to remote
for
locations
energy
industries
energy
developping
for africa
partnership
solutions
countries
farms
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FZSoNick S.A.
SoNick S.p.A
Via Laveggio 15
Viale Europa 75
6875-Stabio
36075 Montecchio Maggiore (VI)
Switzerland
Italy
Ph +41 (0) 91 6415511
Email Ph +39 0444 1238300
info@fzsonick.com
Website
www.fzsonick.com
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FZSONICK Group
FZSoNick Co., Ltd. FZSoNick Inc.
Xingsheng Road 157, 1730 Todd Farm Drive
Shamao Town, Hannan District, Elgin, IL 60123
Wuhan City, Hubei Province USA
(P.R. China) P.C. 430090 Ph +1 (630) 6356737
