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Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016
DIY ESS Update : Open Energy Monitor can be used instead of Wattson as an Input
I am thrilled to announce that the famous Open Energy Monitor can used as an input in the build of my DIY Energy Storage System or ESS instead of the original (also famous) Wattson Energy Monitor
From the very beginning back in 2011, I purchased and installed Wattson at home and loved it: I could finally see in real time how much power my appliances use and modify my behaviour to reduce energy consumption at home
Later on I got Solar Panels installed on our building roof and used another feature of Wattson which is Solar Surplus detection: When Usage < Solar, Wattson simply lights up Green to indicate there is free Solar Power to used (and the Net Usage is Negative)
Wattson Solar Surplus (and other color codes):
Based on these simple lights (Blue, Purple, Red and Green) I built my Energy Storage System back in 2013, had it running for over 2.5 years now with Solar (july 2013), and saved over 650 EUR on my Electricity bills
Last friday, inquiring on the Open Energy Monitor and their interesting open source work over the last years, I realized that their emonGLCD, the equivalent to Wattson Display, is actually using the same Color Codes, in a simplified version:
- Green: Solar Generation > Usage
- Red: Usage > Solar Generation
OpenEnergyMonitor emonGLCD Solar Surplus :
Simply wiring the pins of one of the bi-color LED pins to the input terminal block of my DIY ESS, it will get the color codes and perform exactly like if it was a Wattson display :)
OpenEnergyMonior solution is open source, meaning it will be improved over time (and you can participate too)
It is also now possible to get a ready to use emonPi, meaning there is nothing to solder and build, just clip your CT Sensors (or clamps) on usage and generation wires, plug them in the device, power it up, and you're good to go !
But there's one more thing ...
Connected to you home internet router, OpenEnergyMonitor will post data to Emoncms.org, allowing you to see great graphs of your usage, generation, temperature, etc ... All this for free, so I think it's just perfect :)
Links:
OpenEnergyMonitor : http://openenergymonitor.org
OEM Graphical Display emonGLCD : http://openenergymonitor.org/emon/emonglcd
Solar with the OEM : http://openenergymonitor.org/emon/applications/solarpv
DIY ESS Kit : http://www.diyesskit.com or http://www.StoreYourEnergy.com
Real Time DIY ESS Cam : http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chris75sf
DIY ESS Real Time Graphs on EnergyHive : http://wattson.energyhive.com/dashboard/diyesskit
From the very beginning back in 2011, I purchased and installed Wattson at home and loved it: I could finally see in real time how much power my appliances use and modify my behaviour to reduce energy consumption at home
Later on I got Solar Panels installed on our building roof and used another feature of Wattson which is Solar Surplus detection: When Usage < Solar, Wattson simply lights up Green to indicate there is free Solar Power to used (and the Net Usage is Negative)
Wattson Solar Surplus (and other color codes):
Based on these simple lights (Blue, Purple, Red and Green) I built my Energy Storage System back in 2013, had it running for over 2.5 years now with Solar (july 2013), and saved over 650 EUR on my Electricity bills
Last friday, inquiring on the Open Energy Monitor and their interesting open source work over the last years, I realized that their emonGLCD, the equivalent to Wattson Display, is actually using the same Color Codes, in a simplified version:
- Green: Solar Generation > Usage
- Red: Usage > Solar Generation
OpenEnergyMonitor emonGLCD Solar Surplus :
Simply wiring the pins of one of the bi-color LED pins to the input terminal block of my DIY ESS, it will get the color codes and perform exactly like if it was a Wattson display :)
OpenEnergyMonior solution is open source, meaning it will be improved over time (and you can participate too)
It is also now possible to get a ready to use emonPi, meaning there is nothing to solder and build, just clip your CT Sensors (or clamps) on usage and generation wires, plug them in the device, power it up, and you're good to go !
But there's one more thing ...
Connected to you home internet router, OpenEnergyMonitor will post data to Emoncms.org, allowing you to see great graphs of your usage, generation, temperature, etc ... All this for free, so I think it's just perfect :)
Links:
OpenEnergyMonitor : http://openenergymonitor.org
OEM Graphical Display emonGLCD : http://openenergymonitor.org/emon/emonglcd
Solar with the OEM : http://openenergymonitor.org/emon/applications/solarpv
DIY ESS Kit : http://www.diyesskit.com or http://www.StoreYourEnergy.com
Real Time DIY ESS Cam : http://www.ustream.tv/channel/chris75sf
DIY ESS Real Time Graphs on EnergyHive : http://wattson.energyhive.com/dashboard/diyesskit
Friday, December 14, 2012
Mia Electric Manufacturing Process
Discover how the cute little Mia Electric is built in its French plant
Friday, November 2, 2012
Fisker Wants Court to Delay A123 Bankruptcy Auction | Electric Vehicle News
Fisker Automotive Inc., a closely held startup carmaker led by auto designer Henrik Fisker, asked a bankruptcy judge to delay the auction of U.S. electric-car battery maker A123 Systems Inc. (AONE)
“A hurried sale process will be damaging to the estates and deprive creditors of value that may be realized through higher and better offers,” Gregg Galardi, a Fisker attorney, said in court papers filed today in Wilmington, Delaware.
Fisker, based in Anaheim, California, also said today it would file an “emergency motion” challenging a so-called debtor-in-possession loan, and didn’t provide details.
Fisker is seeking an extension of the bid deadline, auction date and related dates and deadlines in the bidding procedures request by at least 30 days, court papers show.
D.J. “Jan” Baker, a lawyer representing A123, didn’t immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
A123, the recipient of a $249 million federal grant, said it would sell its automotive-business assets to Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) in a deal valued at $125 million. The deal is subject to other potential offers in a bankruptcy auction. A123, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, listed assets of $459.8 million and debt of $376 million as of Aug. 31 in Chapter 11 documents.
A123, which is scheduled to return to court next week to seek approval of the remainder of a $72.5 million loan, intends to file court papers seeking interim approval of a replacement debtor-in-possession facility from Wanxiang America Corp., according to court documents filed today. The company on Oct. 18 won interim court approval to borrow as much as $15.5 million in DIP financing from Johnson Controls.
‘Various Protections’
The auto company said it doesn’t oppose the need for an asset sale, just “various protections” for Johnson “that are unnecessary, excessive, and counterproductive to a successful sales process,” including a possible $7.75 million breakup fee and expense reimbursement.
The proposed procedures and protections were “crafted” for the benefit of Johnson Controls, Galardi said. “The best interests of the estates, however, are not well served through a hasty and unfair sale process designed to ensure that JCI is the ultimate purchaser,” he said.
In January 2010, A123 and Fisker signed a multiyear supply agreement for Fisker’s Karma plug-in hybrid electric luxury car. A123’s obligations under the supply accord, including warranty obligations, “give rise to substantial unsecured claims” in favor of Fisker that may exceed a total of $100 million, according to court papers.
Trustee Objection
Also today, U.S. Trustee Mark Kenney filed an objection to the breakup fee, saying it can’t be characterized as “actually necessary to preserve the value of the estate.”
In another objection today, patent owners including the University of Montreal asked a judge to consider the value of their exclusively licensed patents for lithium battery technology and the rights of A123 to keep or transfer them in the sale.
Johnson Controls plans to acquire A123’s automotive business assets, including its facilities in Livonia and Romulus, Michigan. The Milwaukee-based company also will obtain A123’s cathode powder plant in China and its equity interest in Shanghai Advanced Traction Battery Systems Co., A123’s joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp.
‘Purchased Assets’
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center filed an objection today to the sale motion saying the proposed court documents don’t “reasonably identify the purchased assets, nor clearly state the treatment of the claims secured by the purchased assets.”
“The term ‘Auto Business’ is not only vague but misleading,” Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s attorney Michael Barrie said in court papers. The proposed bidding procedures “do not limit the bidding to the purchased assets but permit bidding on any other assets” of A123, Barrie said.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, created by the Green Jobs Act of 2008, wants the court to make A123 amend certain documents “so that they reasonably identify which assets are being sold and which leases are being assumed with sufficient particularity to allow MA-CEC to ascertain whether its collateral will be among the assets eligible for sale,” Barrie said.
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center provided A123 a $5 million secured loan in October 2010, court papers show. The agency would forgive and A123 wouldn’t need to repay the loan if certain employment and capital expenditures were met.
Half Forgiven
Half of the loan would be forgiven if A123 creates 263 jobs in Massachusetts by the end of 2014 and maintains at least 513 jobs from January 2013 through Oct. 8, 2017, according to court documents. If the company doesn’t achieve those milestones they can get partial forgiveness analogous to the levels they do reach.
The loan was amended in 2011 with the Center forgiving half after the battery-maker spent at least $12.5 million in infrastructure and leasehold improvements. The company still owes about $2.8 million in principal and interest.
The case is In re A123 Systems Inc., 12-12859, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware (Wilmington).
Source: Electric Vehicle News
The auto company said it doesn’t oppose the need for an asset sale, just “various protections” for Johnson “that are unnecessary, excessive, and counterproductive to a successful sales process,” including a possible $7.75 million breakup fee and expense reimbursement.
The proposed procedures and protections were “crafted” for the benefit of Johnson Controls, Galardi said. “The best interests of the estates, however, are not well served through a hasty and unfair sale process designed to ensure that JCI is the ultimate purchaser,” he said.
In January 2010, A123 and Fisker signed a multiyear supply agreement for Fisker’s Karma plug-in hybrid electric luxury car. A123’s obligations under the supply accord, including warranty obligations, “give rise to substantial unsecured claims” in favor of Fisker that may exceed a total of $100 million, according to court papers.
Trustee Objection
Also today, U.S. Trustee Mark Kenney filed an objection to the breakup fee, saying it can’t be characterized as “actually necessary to preserve the value of the estate.”
In another objection today, patent owners including the University of Montreal asked a judge to consider the value of their exclusively licensed patents for lithium battery technology and the rights of A123 to keep or transfer them in the sale.
Johnson Controls plans to acquire A123’s automotive business assets, including its facilities in Livonia and Romulus, Michigan. The Milwaukee-based company also will obtain A123’s cathode powder plant in China and its equity interest in Shanghai Advanced Traction Battery Systems Co., A123’s joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp.
‘Purchased Assets’
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center filed an objection today to the sale motion saying the proposed court documents don’t “reasonably identify the purchased assets, nor clearly state the treatment of the claims secured by the purchased assets.”
“The term ‘Auto Business’ is not only vague but misleading,” Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s attorney Michael Barrie said in court papers. The proposed bidding procedures “do not limit the bidding to the purchased assets but permit bidding on any other assets” of A123, Barrie said.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, created by the Green Jobs Act of 2008, wants the court to make A123 amend certain documents “so that they reasonably identify which assets are being sold and which leases are being assumed with sufficient particularity to allow MA-CEC to ascertain whether its collateral will be among the assets eligible for sale,” Barrie said.
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center provided A123 a $5 million secured loan in October 2010, court papers show. The agency would forgive and A123 wouldn’t need to repay the loan if certain employment and capital expenditures were met.
Half Forgiven
Half of the loan would be forgiven if A123 creates 263 jobs in Massachusetts by the end of 2014 and maintains at least 513 jobs from January 2013 through Oct. 8, 2017, according to court documents. If the company doesn’t achieve those milestones they can get partial forgiveness analogous to the levels they do reach.
The loan was amended in 2011 with the Center forgiving half after the battery-maker spent at least $12.5 million in infrastructure and leasehold improvements. The company still owes about $2.8 million in principal and interest.
The case is In re A123 Systems Inc., 12-12859, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware (Wilmington).
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Monday, May 14, 2012
Evs26 - Battle over DC fast charging standards
At EVS26, a group of European car manufacturers & GM unveiled their new plug that is supposed to be handling all kinds of voltages / currents to charge electric vehicles;
This new plus on the right would replace the existing CHAdeMO one ? We will see...
The Japanese and their CHAdeMO are several years ahead and the DCFC (DC fast chargers) are already up and running and their expansion in progress at the moment all around the world
A member of the San Francisco Bay LEAFs Facebook Group has gathered a lot of information about charging standards and detailed all of it in this great article:
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