Transforming Energy Solutions: The Impact of Vertical Integration on KORE Power's DC Block Technology

KORE Power’s DC Blocks are a major piece of our vertical integration within manufacturing. It’s important to highlight that by controlling every aspect of vertical integration in-house—from design and engineering to assembly and quality control—we secure high standards within our internal quality control. That, in turn, ensures our customers receive high-quality products.

This approach to vertical integration is key in the design, development, and deployment of the DC Block’s. Available in 2 different chemistries, KORE Power's modular energy storage systems are designed to be adaptable and cater to a wide range of applications like micro-grids, e-mobility, commercial and more. This modular approach allows for easy customization and scalability, ensuring that the DC Block systems meet the needs of KORE Power’s customers. If it’s a small commercial project or a multi- megawatt utility-scale installation, the DC Block is designed with flexibility in mind- meeting the needs of numerous applications and demands.

Scalability for Growing Energy Needs

Scalability is a core principle of KORE Power's design philosophy. Our energy storage solutions are engineered to scale, allowing for incremental additions as energy requirements increase. This approach reduces the initial investment costs and ensures long-term adaptability and sustainability.

Benefits of Modular Designs

• Flexibility: Modular designs allow for easy upgrades and expansions, adapting to changing energy requirements without extensive modifications.

• Cost Efficiency: Start with a minor system and expand as needed, minimizing upfront investment and optimizing resource allocation.

• Rapid Deployment: Modular systems can be assembled and deployed much more quickly than custom solutions, reducing installation times and accelerating project timelines.

• Enhanced Reliability: Redundant modules, or multiples of the same design in the field, ensure system performance remains high even if one module requires maintenance.

• Simplified Maintenance: Individual modules can be serviced or replaced without disrupting the entire system. This allows for continuous operation and reduces downtime.

KORE Power's Modular Energy Storage Systems

Our modular DC Block systems are designed to ensure safety, reliability, and performance:

KORE Power 750 LFP DC Block:

• Technology: Utilizes Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) for enhanced safety and longevity.

• Capacity: Offers a flexible capacity of 750 kWh per block and up to 14 per string.

• Applications: Ideal for microgrid, commercial, and utility-scale projects.

• Features: Includes safety measures like off-gas detection, dedicated fail-safe ventilation systems, and clean agent fire suppression systems.

• Certifications:  

• UL 9540: Certification for the entire energy storage system, ensuring it meets rigorous safety standards.

• UL 9540A and UL 1973: Certifications at the rack and battery level, contributing to overall system safety.

• NFPA 855: Compliance with the National Fire Protection Association’s fire code, ensuring adherence to fire safety standards.

KORE Power 1340 NMC DC Block:

• Technology: Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) is used for higher energy density.

• Capacity: Provides a capacity of 1.34 MWh and up to 4 per string.

• Applications: Perfect for larger-scale projects requiring more power and longer discharge durations.

• Features: Equipped with safety features, including water-based thermal runaway systems, dry aerosol fire suppressants, and active water-based thermal runaway propagation systems.

• Certifications:

• UL 9540A and UL 1973: Certifications at the rack and battery level.

• NFPA 855: Compliance with the National Fire Protection Association’s fire code, ensuring adherence to fire safety standards

Comprehensive Safety Features

Safety is very important in KORE Power's design and values as a battery energy storage company. Our systems incorporate several safety measures to enhance the reliability of energy storage. Each DC Block has dual smoke and heat detectors for early warning and immediate response. Then, external strobe lights and alarms are activated upon detection.

There’s a dry aerosol fire suppressant system- designed for electrical fires. The placement of the aerosol canister undergoes a validation process to ensure effective deployment in the event of a fire. Additionally, a dry standpipe system, also known as a dry deluge, is installed with sprinklers. In the event of a fire, the fire department can hook up water to this system to cool the units, though it does not extinguish the fire directly.

Supporting the Domestic Clean Energy Economy

KORE Power's modular systems are assembled in the United States, ensuring we meet our manufacturing standards and leveraging domestic incentives. This provides significant advantages to our customers, including shorter lead times, and a more rapid maintenance response due to KORE Power’s US-based operations.

By focusing on modular design and scalability within our vertical integration approach, KORE Power defines its commitment to providing energy storage solutions that are efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible. This dedication positions us as leaders in the energy storage industry within the United States, driving a future where energy storage is adaptable, reliable- and sustained with a domestic supply chain.