Headquartered in Richmond, Canada, VRB Power Systems Inc. is an energy storage technology developer which is marketing, selling and manufacturing products utilizing the patented VRB Energy Storage System (“VRB-ESS™”). The VRB-ESS can economically store and supply large amounts of electricity on demand and is focused on stationary applications. It is a long life, cost effective, low maintenance, efficient technology that allows for the scalability of power and storage capacity independently. The VRB-ESS is particularly beneficial to renewable energy providers, utilities and end users through its ability to “inventory” electricity, allowing for the optimal match of supply and demand.
The VRB-ESS is well suited for a variety of applications. Enabling the provision of “firm” capacity from intermittent renewable generation such as wind and solar; more cost effective and efficient generation of electricity in remote areas; capital deferral for utilities; and load levelling (peak shaving) applications. The VRB-ESS is also capable of providing backup power solutions including applications for utility sub-stations and telecommunication sites.
The VRB-ESS is characterized by having the lowest ecological impact of all energy storage technologies and is unlike most other conventional energy storage systems that rely on substances such as lead or cadmium.
The VRB-ESS uses a vanadium based electrolyte and is intended for applications from 5kW's to 10MW's with durations of 2 hours and greater. VRB Power is the only provider of a full range of Energy Storage products for use by end users and utilities. This comprises three product lines:
- The VRB-ESS for small systems sized for telecom applications intended to replace lead acid battery backup systems from 2.5kW's to 10kW's (multiple hours).
- The VRB-ESS for small systems designed for Utility and Remote Area Power Supply systems - less than 25kW's (multiple hours).
- The VRB-ESS for larger applications from 25kW's to 10MW's (multiple hours).
VRB Power is publicly listed on the TSX Venture Exchange ("VRB") and the OTC Pinksheets ("VRBPF").
