Renewable Energy Storage Technology (RE1962)

Limited to: AZ, CA, HI, MN, NV, OR, WA, WI

Part of the advanced training range, this modular, self-contained system provides students with hands-on experience in the principles and applications of modern energy storage. It supports the study and comparison of multiple battery types and a PEM fuel cell charger module, preparing learners for the challenges of sustainable energy transition.

Features

  • Modular, self-contained design for flexible teaching setups
  • Supports multiple battery technologies: Lead, NiMH, Lithium-Polymer (LiPo), LiFePo, NiZn
  • Includes PEM Fuel Cell Charger Module for hydrogen energy studies
  • Enables real-time analysis of battery characteristics and performance
  • Measures internal resistance, capacity, energy density, and efficiency of battery modules
  • Demonstrates charging/discharging processes for various battery chemistries
  • Studies temperature effects on lithium-polymer cells
  • Allows testing of series/parallel battery configurations
  • Includes reversible hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyzer for hydrogen production and consumption experiments
  • Supports integration with an electric car model for practical application testing