Pentadyne Releases New PowerBlock⢠Flywheel Product for Commuter Rail Voltage Support and Energy Recycling
CHATSWORTH, Calif. – Jan. 12, 2010 - Pentadyne Power Corporation (www.pentadyne.com), the world leader in flywheel clean energy storage systems, announced the launch of a series of high-duty cycle containerized energy storage and voltage support products for the commuter rail industry.
Ranging in capacity from 1 to 8 megawatts, Pentadyne PowerBlock™ systems can both provide high-voltage support to overtaxed sections of electric rail systems, eliminating slowdowns, as well as capturing, storing and reusing the regenerative braking energy of rail cars.
“Our new PowerBlock Series solutions are far less costly and far more efficient than the rail industry’s other limited choices for energy support,” said Pentadyne President & CEO Mark McGough. “What’s more, the core technology at the heart of these products has already been successfully proven on the New York City subway, the London Underground and the Paris and Lyon Metros.”
PowerBlock systems charge from the third rail or catenary system, absorbing and storing regenerative energy as each train slows into a station. That stored energy can then accelerate that or other trains from the station.
PowerBlock can also keep voltage from sagging at problem areas of track, preventing slowdowns and limits on the number of cars per train.
Chandler Williamson, Pentadyne’s Vice-President of Business Development said, “The systems were rigorously tested by agencies in the US, UK and France. They consistently outperformed expectations to improve rail operations and reduce operating costs.”
Williamson noted that the first production unit of PowerBlock will be deployed later this year with the New York Metropolitan Transit Agency.
About Pentadyne Power Corporation
Pentadyne is the leading manufacturer of flywheel systems for electrical energy recycling and to replace thousands of toxic lead-acid batteries used with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Pentadyne flywheels have been field-proven to deliver 20 times greater reliability than batteries, need near-zero maintenance and have a footprint and lifecycle cost less than half that of batteries. Using 90% less power than other flywheels, this environmentally responsible system provides high power output and electrical energy storage in a compact, self-contained package. An ISO-9001-certified company, Pentadyne designs and manufactures its award-winning products in Greater Los Angeles.
Pentadyne is the leading manufacturer of flywheel systems for electrical energy recycling and to replace thousands of toxic lead-acid batteries used with uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Pentadyne flywheels have been field-proven to deliver 20 times greater reliability than batteries, need near-zero maintenance and have a footprint and lifecycle cost less than half that of batteries. Using 90% less power than other flywheels, this environmentally responsible system provides high power output and electrical energy storage in a compact, self-contained package. An ISO-9001-certified company, Pentadyne designs and manufactures its award-winning products in Greater Los Angeles.
Contact:
Chandler Williamson, Vice-President of Business Development
818-350-0370 x211
chandler.williamson@pentadyne.com