Power and thermal management solutions provider Delta Electronics is unveiling a slew of new innovations to support the mining sector and the road to net zero at the All Energy Expo in Melbourne being held today and tomorrow (24 October).
Speaking to Mining.com.au ahead of the event, Australia Country Manager Tom Hew says these innovations include a new lithium ferrous phosphate (LFP) battery container, an all-in-one energy storage system, and a prototype of Delta’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) hydrogen technology.
“We believe we’ll be showcasing some of the best technology this year,” Hew tells this news service.
Delta’s latest prototype hydrogen technology will be making its debut at the All Energy Expo. The company’s integrated energy solution combines a solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) for hydrogen production with a SOFC for power generation.
This system provides agile power control and fuel flexibility, making it suitable for powering vehicles, industrial operations, data centres, and microgrids.
Hew says it is still early days for this new innovation – it is expected to be released in 2025 once Delta releases a proof of concept.
“For our roadmap, we’ll be releasing the fuel cell and then the electrolysers,” he says.
“It’s essentially giving our mining companies or any of our customers a mix of different technologies that they can use to reach their net zero targets.
“We all understand everyone’s got a 2030 and 2050 target, but everyone is slightly different in their approach. Some want to go all electrical, some want to do hydrogen, some want a mix as well. So we are giving the options to our customers.”
Delta intends to launch its SOEC and SOFC technology in 2026, before looking at expanding its utility and commercial applications in the years to follow.
Meanwhile, the LFP battery container is designed for grid-scale and medium to large-scale industrial energy storage applications. It offers high energy density, with scalability from 708 kilowatts per hour to 7.78 megawatts per hour.
Hew says this flexibility allows it to accommodate varying spatial and capacity requirements for different sites, optimising land utilisation.
The all-in-one energy storage system has a capacity of 125 kilowatts per hour to 279 kilowatts per hour that integrates a power conditioning system, advanced battery system with a built-in battery management system and cooling system.
It is designed for power efficiency and space optimisation, which also features liquid-cooled battery modules that maintain optimal temperature uniformity, further enhancing performance and extending battery life.
Hew adds that Australia’s technology and energy sector shows no signs of slowing down and Delta is focused on driving innovation within the Asia-Pacific region, as well as long-term sustainability in its own way.
Delta Thailand COO Chang Tsai-hsing will be attending the expo to share more information about the company’s research and development of hydrogen technology.
“As the global market has shown, there is likely to be multiple paths in achieving more sustainable cities and transport, with hydrogen energy emerging as one of those paths,” Tsai-hsing says.
All Energy is considered among the largest gatherings for renewable energy professionals in Australia, offering free-to-attend business-to-business conferences and exhibitions.
In September, Delta signed an agreement to acquire the power inductor and powder materials business and assets of Japanese company Alps Alpine for US$71 million, as reported by Mining.com.au. As part of the deal, Delta will also buy the production and R&D equipment, patents, and intellectual property of Alps Alpine and its subsidiary Alps Electric Korea.
Established in 1971, Delta Electronics offers a diverse portfolio of energy-efficient solutions in industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data centre infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage, and display technologies.
Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. It has also received the CDP double A List three times for its significant contributions to climate change and water security, and has been named a Supplier Engagement Leader for seven years running.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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