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The handover ceremony of NAS batteries was held at the Centre for Energy Research of Hungary ~ Government officials and executives from state-owned energy companies attended
NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces the commissioning of NAS battery system delivered to Centre for Energy Research of Hungary and the handover ceremony was held to celebrate this occasion. The NAS battery system was ordered through Duna Center Therm Uzemi Szolgaltato Kft., a Hungarian engineering company.
The NAS battery will be used in a demonstration project conducted at the Centre for Energy Research in Hungary to evaluate large stationary storage batteries best suited for stabilizing renewable energy. In Hungary, where energy transition to non-fossil fuels is underway toward carbon neutrality, the aim is to achieve both stable energy supply and carbon neutrality through the application of grid scale storage batteries. The project will be executed in cooperation with MVM Group and data obtained from this demonstration will be shared with MVM, the leading Hungarian state-owned energy company, and results of the demonstration will be used as a basis for studying performance characteristics for large stationary storage batteries to be introduced in Hungary in the future.
In celebration of the completion of installation and commissioning, a handover ceremony was held at the Centre for Energy Research on July 9th. Government officials and executives from the MVM Group were in attendance, and the State Secretary and others delivered a speech on stage.
“Cooperation in the field of energy is becoming increasingly important. By the beginning of the next decade the total annual solar capacity of Hungary could be 12,000 megawatts. On some days, Hungary is even able to meet its electricity needs with solar and nuclear power, and sometimes even export. To meet that situation, NAS batteries are expected to play a crucial role as a new energy storage technology, offering an alternative to lithium-ion batteries.”, said Mr. Attila Steiner, State Secretary for Energy and Climate at the Ministry of Energy of Hungary.
In Hungary, where the terrain is mostly flat, it is difficult to construct pumped storage hydroelectricity stations (*), which require a difference in elevation, so demand for high-capacity storage batteries such as NAS batteries is increasing as an alternative. Starting this demonstration, it is expected that NAS batteries will be adopted for similar projects in the future.
NAS batteries are used in various applications including stabilization of renewable energy, electric power demand and supply balancing, alternative to grid expansion and emergency power sources. They have so far been installed in over 250 locations around the world and have a stable operational track record of more than 20 years. NGK is continuing to further promote marketing and sales activities for NAS batteries and contribute to the expansion of renewable energy introduction and realization of carbon neutrality globally.
(*) Pumped storage hydroelectricity station
A facility that acts like a storage battery which uses water to store electricity. A regulating reservoir is created which stores water in the top and bottom areas of the power station. During times of high-power demand, water flows from the top to the bottom to generate electricity, and during times of low power demand, surplus power is used to pump water from the bottom to the top to be used for generating power again.
Overview of the installed NAS Battery
| Installation site | Centre for Energy Research (Budapest) |
|---|---|
| Output | 250 kilowatt DC (maximum output) |
| Capacity | 1,450 kilowatt-hours DC (at the time beginning of lifetime) |
| Units installed | 1 (container type) |
| Applications | Demonstration of large stationary storage batteries for stabilizing renewable energy |
| Start of operation | August 2024 (planned) |
Installed NAS battery (left)
Overview of the handover ceremony
| Date | 13:00~15:00, July 9th |
|---|---|
| location | Centre for Energy Research (Budapest) |
| Attendees | Mr. Attila Steiner, State Secretary for Energy and Climate at the Ministry of Energy of Hungary Mr. Horvath Akos, Director General of Centre for Energy Research Mr. Roland Jakab, CEO of HUN-REN, Hungarian Research Network Mr. Ogawa Yohei, General Manager of Sales and Marketing Department in Energy Storage Division of NGK and others |
- About NAS batteries
NAS batteries are a megawatt class large-capacity storage battery, implemented practically for the first time in the world by NGK. The batteries feature large capacity, high energy density (compact), and long life, and can provide a stable supply of electric power with a high output over long periods of time. They have been installed at over 250 locations worldwide, with a total output of over 720,000 kW (720 MW) and total capacity of approx. 5.0 million kWh (5,000 MWh) installed. NAS batteries were originally developed as the alternative technology to the pumped hydroelectric storage in urban areas. Nowadays they are used for various applications, including peak cutting through load balancing and emergency power supply, as well as stabilization of renewable energy and construction of smart grids, thereby contributing to reduced environmental load and realization of carbon neutrality. NAS batteries have obtained the certification based on stationary storage battery safety standard UL 1973 (cell and module level) and a test report based on UL 9540A standard*, which is to verify batteries and storage battery systems fire risk, for confirming compliance with its evaluation criteria (cell, module, and installation level) through the evaluation program of UL Solutions, a global independent safety science company.
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*NAS batteries container type (including the single batteries and modules on mounted) are covered.
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NGK Insulators (NGK) is a leading company in the field of ceramics. Since its foundation in 1919, NGK has used its unique ceramic technology to provide numerous ground-breaking products that solve social issues. Today, NGK is active in more than 20 countries worldwide, with business foci including mobility, energy, IT and industry.
As one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic substrates for automotive catalytic converters, NGK is actively reducing the strain on our global environment. Furthermore, NGK’s products include the energy storage system “NAS” battery, in addition to the compact, thin and high-energy-density lithium-ion rechargeable “EnerCera” battery line, vital tools for sustainable energy infrastructure.
Through providing innovative, high-quality products, NGK is committed to contributing to our society. In order to create a future where people can coexist with nature, we will continue to develop and provide products that support social infrastructure while preserving the environment.
