ICL Deploys Bromine-based energy storage
ICL announced that it deployed a bromine-based battery for energy storage purposes at its fire retardant production site in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The battery will store energy at night and use it in peak hours of the day.
ICL anticipates that the behind-the-meter battery deployment will yield a 16% reduction to its annual operating expenses, with no impact to the facility’s operations.
“The deployment of our energy storage technology at our facility in California is ICL’s next step in our commitment to the growth of energy storage technologies,” said Stefan Borgas, CEO of ICL. “Effective energy storage is vital for reducing the impact of energy consumption on the environment through improved efficiency and successful deployment of renewable sources. ICL’s bromine-based energy storage technology presents a financial growth area for our business while also delivering environmental and social benefits.”
The facility where the battery is deployed produces Phos-Chek brand long-term fire retardants, foams and gels, key products in ICL’s world leading chemical solutions for managing wildland, industrial and municipal fires.
Bromine-based batteries are ideally suited for the long-duration stationary market as a solution to help companies efficiently and effectively store electricity, allowing them to deploy power when it is needed most, which minimizes energy waste, reduces overall energy use and costs, and ensures operations can continue in the event of a power outage. ICL produces approximately a third of the world’s bromine, which is extracted from its vast reserves of Dead Sea brines.
“Energy management is not only key to reducing cost but also demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a sustainable operation in the State of California,” said Tom Davis, Phos-Check Site Manager for ICL.
“ICL’s bromine-based energy storage technology will also allow us to manage our facility’s energy use as demand changes throughout the day, leading to lower operating costs and improved operational efficiency. The battery will also allow ICL to better serve our customers and maintain emergency operations in the event of unplanned utility outage, which is critical as this facility serves the area’s population in emergency events.” he continued.