HYG Energy, BASF & NGK Insulators
Delivering the world's leading high-energy, long-duration energy storage solution, the NAS® Battery, manufactured by NGK Insulators.
A Global Partnership
This strategic partnership combines the strengths of three global leaders. HYG Energy acts as the official sales and marketing partner, BASF serves as the global distributor providing a 10-year performance guarantee, and NGK Insulators of Japan is the original manufacturer of the proven NAS® Battery technology. Together, they provide an essential solution for modernizing power grids and accelerating the adoption of renewable energy.
- Companies: HYG Energy, BASF, NGK
- Headquarters: South Korea, Germany, Japan
- Guarantee: 10-Year Performance Guarantee by BASF
- Specialty: Long-Duration Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
The Challenge of Renewable Energy
As renewable sources like wind and solar become more prevalent, their intermittent nature creates significant challenges for grid stability. Power is only generated when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing, leading to fluctuations that traditional grids struggle to manage. Long-duration energy storage is the key technology to solve this, ensuring a reliable and continuous power supply 24/7.
The NAS® Battery System
The containerized Sodium-Sulfur (NAS®) battery is specifically designed for large-scale, long-duration stationary storage, making it the ideal solution for grid-level challenges.
- Long Duration & Lifetime: Designed for a 20-year (7,300 cycles) lifetime with a discharge duration of 6 hours or more.
- High Energy Density: Provides significant energy capacity in a compact, containerized form for rapid deployment.
- Proven Safety: Certified to UL standards with an impeccable safety record and no fire accidents reported in over 15 years of deployment.
- Climate Resilient: Operates in extreme temperatures (-20°C to +45°C) without requiring air conditioning for the battery modules.
Key Applications
Renewable Stabilization
Levels out the fluctuations of solar and wind by storing excess energy and discharging it when needed.
Grid Services
Provides frequency regulation, ancillary services, and can defer or eliminate the need for costly grid upgrades.
Peak Shaving
Reduces demand charges for large energy consumers by covering peak energy demand with stored power.
Microgrids & Backup Power
Ensures a continuous, reliable power supply for six hours or more in the event of a grid outage.
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