Wanxiang A123 Systems Corp. introduced a new energy storage platform at its global launch event in Detroit, featuring the Star Series semi-solid-state battery cells and the Star River Series energy storage solutions. This system integrates semi-solid-state battery technology with immersion cooling to improve thermal safety and system reliability. The Star Series cells demonstrated high stability in a puncture test, showing no fire or thermal runaway, while the Star River Series maintains consistent temperatures through full immersion cooling.
The platform also offers improved economic performance, with a cycle life exceeding 10,000 cycles at room temperature and a 15% reduction in Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE). It supports multiple applications, including data centers, outdoor environments, offshore sites, and large-scale deployments, with features like high-voltage DC architecture, IP68 protection, modular containers, and advanced fire suppression. Additionally, the system incorporates a Wireless Battery Management System (BMS) with AI and pressure-sensing technology for early detection of thermal risks.
**Why this matters**
This development addresses key safety challenges in energy storage by combining material-level stability with active thermal management, reducing the risk of fire and thermal runaway. The extended cycle life and cost efficiencies make the technology suitable for a wide range of demanding applications. Early thermal risk detection and intelligent monitoring also support safer, more reliable, and potentially unmanned energy storage operations.
Source: NewsData