Is amptricity the first solid-state battery for home energy storage?

Amptricity has emerged from stealth mode with plans to manufacture solid-state batteries for residential and commercial installations. From pv magazine USA Amptricity has announced what it says is the first solid-state battery for home energy storage.

Does amptricity offer a solar energy storage system?

“With Amptricity’s solid state technology, homeowners can store energy for backup power – whether they have solar PVs or not.” Residential energy storage systems of 12 kWh to 48 kWh and commercial systems from 60 kWh to 80 kWh are available for preorder on Amptricity’s website.

What is a solid state battery?

Here is why the Amptricity™ solid state battery changes everything. A solid state battery uses solid electrodes and a solid electrolyte instead of the liquid or polymer gel electrolytes found in current lithium-ion batteries. Solid-state batteries are safer while having higher energy densities and lower total operating costs.

What makes amptricity a good battery?

Amptricity reports that its next-generation battery technology represents eight-hour discharge, simultaneous charging and discharging, no thermal runoff, zero toxicity, 100% recyclable, fully functional in extreme cold and hot temperatures, and high energy storage efficiency with an annual retention rate of more than 96%.

How many product configurations does amptricity offer?

Amptricity has 15 commercial product configurations to address every market, including residential, light commercial, industrial, municipal, utilities, and renewables like solar and wind. Amptricity is accepting pre-orders now. Power Forward! | A collaboration with BayWa r.e. to discuss higher level industry topics.