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January 2013
RoseWater Energy Group welcomes the participation of PJM Interconnection for its residential study
RoseWater Energy is pleased to announce that PJM Interconnection, the United States largest RTO (Regional Transmission Organization) has agreed to participate in the residential study being conducted by Queen's University. The study is designed to help RoseWater determine the ultimate product design that will benefit both consumers and utilities throughout North America. PJM will be joining both PowerStream, the second largest municipally-owned electricity distribution company in Ontario, as well as Brant Renewable Energy, a division of Brant County Power and one of Ontario’s most progressive electricity distribution companies.
“To have PJM agree to participate in our study reinforces our belief that distributed storage is in the mix as a viable tool for grid efficiency” stated Joe Piccirilli of RoseWater Energy. “We’re lucky to be working with such forward thinkers in this industry and look forward to accomplishing something great, a real game changer.”
RoseWater will implement the results of the study to create residential products for the market. The RoseWater Residential Energy Storage HUB™ will utilize many of the leading components in the market today. The system will supply the user with flexibility by allowing them to customize it for their particular requirements, from features like renewable integration and power conditioning, to unit sizes and battery chemistries.
“We have been focusing heavily on diversity within the market segment as different customers require their own unique solutions,” continued Mario Bottero, “utilizing the best technologies available from some of the industries most exciting product developers and innovators.” He concluded by saying, “it became obvious to us that we needed to expand our options, and many of the new companies we have been speaking to recently will play key roles in the development of, and implementation of our products, not only throughout North America, but throughout the world.”
The study has been underway since September of 2012 and is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2013.
About RoseWater Energy Group
RoseWater Energy was created through the innovation and expertise of many individuals that came together to create an energy storage consortium. With a history of success in multiple fields, RoseWater is focused on bringing that same success to creating, delivering and servicing the next generation of energy storage products. The network spans the globe and RoseWater's products will service multiple applications for governments, utilities, industries and consumers. The next generation of energy is upon us, and RoseWater Energy will prepare you for it.
About PJM
PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. PJM’s vision is to be the electric industry leader – today and tomorrow – in reliable operations and efficient wholesale markets.
January 2013
RoseWater Energy Wins Electronic House Product of the Year Award
New power storage system is honored by industry award
Dateline – January 4, 2013 – RoseWater Energy Group, a provider of next-generation energy storage products, has been named the winner of 2013 Electronic House Product of the Year Award in the power management, conditioning and backup category for its Residential Energy Storage Hub.
Each year, Electronic House magazine challenges manufacturers and service providers that cater to the connected home to submit the best technology for consideration. The Product of the Year award is chosen by a panel consisting of industry leaders, editors of Electronic House and CE Pro.
“We appreciate Electronic House for recognizing RoseWater Energy as an industry leader in the energy storage arena,” said Joe Piccirilli, managing director for RoseWater Energy Group. “RoseWater is leading the way for environmentally conscious homeowners who value independence over the energy sources that power their life and we are honored to be awarded for this innovation.”
The Residential Energy Storage Hub is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that was designed to provide a variety of highly sought after energy storage solutions for homeowners. In addition to providing constant, reliable power output from virtually all power sources, including solar panels and wind turbines, the unit conditions incoming power and auxiliary power to help protect critical systems including valuable electronics and systems, including home security and "smart home" control technologies.
The hub acts as a powerful surge protector, assuring that the connected circuits will always see pure sine waves at 110 volts and 60 cycles—even when using solar energy, a capability normally perceived to be unreliable when used in conjunction with other power systems. The Residential Energy Storage Hub uses a 10kW/12kWh power quality conversion switchgear that utilizes UPS technology and corrects many common power quality problems that can occur with power from the grid, renewables and back-up generators.
For more information on the Residential Energy Storage Hub and RoseWater Energy, please visit http://www.RoseWaterenergy.com/residential.aspx.
November 2012
RoseWater Energy Group congratulates Axion Power International for their upcoming over the road test of the Axion PbC battery in the ePower Engine Systems hybrid power train for tractor-trailers. The ePower system utilizes a smaller diesel engine and incorporates the PbC batteries which will offset the load requirements from the engine. The batteries are used for increased engine output, like starting from a dead stop and inclines, and capture energy from regenerative braking and descending hills. This will result in fuel savings potentially as high as 50% as well as reduced CO2 emissions. The test truck will be driven throughout the United States and put in real world situations. The results and progress will be tracked by ePower, Axion Power and RoseWater Energy.
"We got a call from a mutual friend, John Petersen, who recommended we talk to Andy Claypole at ePower and sure enough, within a few weeks we had Andy down to the plant and the conversations couldn't have gone better" stated Joe Piccirilli of RoseWater Energy. "Both Andy and Jay at ePower saw what we had to offer and realized this should be the solution for them."
“If it was not for the efforts of Joe Piccirilli of Rosewater Energy, we may not have put this initiative together, and not in such a timely manner either”, said Andy Claypole of ePower. Claypole went on to say, “Joe reached out to me and convinced me that he had the solution to the issues we were facing with the existing battery chemistries we were utilizing, and then he set up the meetings with the Axion team and continued to stay involved to insure the discussions moved along efficiently”.
"We're confident that what we have is the answer for ePower and these tests will confirm that" added Mario Bottero of RoseWater. "To be part of the HUB, a product that will revolutionize localized energy storage, and now to be part of the ePower system, an engine redesign that will revolutionize the trucking industry, is quite an amazing thing for us at RoseWater"
About ePower Engine Systems
ePower engine systems has developed a hybrid drive-train technology for Class 8 vehicles which offers the performance, power, range, and affordability required by truck operators. The system has been designed for retro-fitting existing vehicles to extend vehicle life and reduce capital costs.
About RoseWater Energy Group
RoseWater Energy was created through the innovation and expertise of many individuals that came together to create an energy storage consortium. With a history of success in multiple fields, we are focused on bringing that same success to creating, delivering and servicing the next generation of energy storage products. Our network spans the globe and our products will service multiple applications for governments, utilities, industries and consumers. The next generation of energy is upon us, and RoseWater Energy will prepare you for it.
RoseWater is responsible for the development of the residential energy HUB, a product that will revolutionize residential storage around the world.
November 2012
RoseWater joins Queen's University on Energy Storage Study
Testing will determine the effects of residential energy storage systems on local power grids
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – November 11, 2012 – RoseWater Energy Group, a provider of next-generation energy storage products, has announced a partnership with Queen's University in Ontario, Canada to conduct a study to evaluate the impact of a widely-distributed energy storage system backed by RoseWater's Residential Energy Storage Hub on an electrical grid.
RoseWater Energy will work with Queen’s Multidisciplinary Design Stream Engineering program and multiple local distribution companies (LDCs) in Ontario, including PowerStream, the second largest municipally-owned electricity distribution company in Ontario, as well as Brant Renewable Energy, to complete the study. The results of the study, which is already underway, will greatly benefit all companies and individuals involved in energy supply, distribution and consumption, including policy makers, regulators, electric utilities, and storage systems manufacturers.
As part of the study, RoseWater, along with LDCs, will begin with a phase to determine the benefits of applying multiple storage technologies to an electrical grid, evaluating areas such as curtailment, renewable energy integration, new generation deferment, smart grids, power quality and increased reliability.
RoseWater would also work with end-users to establish the benefits of reliable power back ups and the quality of power within the area defined by the study.
Pending the results of the initial phase of the study, Queens University and the participating LDCs would work with RoseWater to create a product based around RoseWater’s storage product line, including those found in RoseWater’s Residential Energy Storage Hub that would address the needs of the LDCs and end user.
“The development and implementation of safe and efficient distributed energy storage systems is a critical factor for the future of a reliable and sustainable energy grid,” said David Strong, Professor in Design Engineering at Queen's University and National Sciences and Engineering Research Council Chair. . We look forward to seeing how the RoseWater Energy Hub can impact energy storage on the grid.”
“After meeting with Professor Strong and his students, who will be conducting the study, we're pleased to see their enthusiasm and understanding of the objectives,” said Joe Piccirilli, managing director for RoseWater Energy. “It’s an exciting moment in the history of RoseWater and I’m excited to have not only developed the concept behind the RoseWater Residential Energy Storage Hub, but also to have the opportunity to help facilitate this study with Queen's University."
“We are at a true watershed moment that will only become evident in hindsight,” added Mario Bottero, president of RoseWater Energy. “We're confident the results of this study will demonstrate that the true solution for distributed energy is through a massive network of energy storage units spread throughout the grid--perhaps having one in every home--and not massive multi megawatt centers that further strain the network and create as any problems as they solve.”
Built to provide a variety of solutions for your energy needs, the Residential Energy Storage Hub serves as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for a home and also conditions incoming utility and auxiliary power while providing flexibility to the customer with features such as integration of renewable solar and turbine energy.
The system acts as a surge protector and ensures that, regardless of source, the connected circuits will always see pure sine waves at 110 volts and 60 cycles. It will also allow homeowners to participate in demand/response programs from their local utilities and go “off grid”, enabling power independence.
The Residential Energy Storage Hub uses a 10kW/12kWh power quality conversion switchgear that utilizes UPS technology and corrects many common power quality problems that can occur with power from the grid, renewables and backup generators.
For more information on the Residential Energy Storage Hub and Rosewater Energy, please visit www.rosewaterenergy.com
September 2012
Custom electronics industry awards program recognizes benefits of new energy storage system's robust storage capabilities and enhanced energy output of Residential Energy Storage Hub
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – September 6, 2012 – Rosewater Energy Group, a provider of next-generation energy storage products, has proudly been named the recipient of a 2012 CE Pro BEST (Best Electronic Systems Technologies) Award for the Rosewater Residential Energy Storage Hub.
The winners of the CE Pro BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of credible industry leaders along with the editors of CE Pro magazine, to join an exclusive group of products deemed the most noteworthy for 2012. Criteria included innovation, functionality, competitive advantages and benefits to the installer. The 2012 CE Pro BEST Award winners were recognized at a special awards reception at CEDIA EXPO 2012 in Indianapolis, Ind.
 The Residential Energy Storage Hub enables homeowners to utilize the benefits of renewable energy sources and harness all incoming power to the home—including power from the grid, renewables and/or auxiliary generators.
Built to provide a variety of solutions for your energy needs, the Residential Energy Storage Hub serves as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the home and also conditions incoming utility and auxiliary power while providing flexibility to the customer with features such integration of renewable solar energy.
The system acts as a surge protector and assures that, regardless of source, the connected circuits will always see pure sign waves at 110 volts and 60 cycles. It will also allow the user to participate in demand/response programs from their local utilities and go “off grid”, enabling power independence.
 The system employs the Axion Power advanced lead–carbon battery which ensures 5-20 times the cycle life of traditional lead acid batteries, is safe for home use (UL approved) and is over 99% recyclable.
The Residential Energy Storage Hub uses a 10 kW/12kWh power quality conversion switchgear that utilizes UPS technology and corrects many common power quality problems that can occur with power from the grid, renewables and back up generators.
The system is easily configured through the use of the Energy Router™, allowing the simple integration of on-board UPS monitoring functions: solar energy production and usage, utility smart grid interface requirements and other features. This functionality provides homeowners monitoring capabilities from both in-home and remote access systems - a service that is quickly growing in demand.
The Residential Energy Storage Hub will be available in September 2012.
August 2012
Residential Energy Storage Hub from Rosewater Energy Wins 2012 CustomRetailer EXC!TE Award
 New energy storage system's robust storage capabilities and enhanced energy output recognized by leading custom installation publication
Dateline – August 20, 2012 – Rosewater Energy Group, a provider of next-generation energy storage products, has proudly been named the recipient of a 2012 CustomRetailer EXC!TE Award for the Rosewater Residential Energy Storage Hub.
The Residential Energy Storage Hub enables homeowners to utilize the benefits of renewable energy sources and harness all incoming power to the home—including power from the grid, renewables and/or auxiliary generators.
Presented annually, the CustomRetailer EXC!TE Awards program honors products that demonstrate the excitement and growth of the custom installation and consumer electronics industries. Winners are chosen by CustomRetailer's editors and contributors, as well as selected retailers and industry observers. The 2012 EXC!TE Award winners will be recognized at a special awards reception at CEDIA EXPO 2012 in Indianapolis, Ind.
“We're honored to be recognized by the CustomRetailer EXC!TE Awards program," said Joe Piccirilli, managing director for Rosewater Energy Group. "We would like to thank the awards committee for recognizing the unique ability the Residential Energy Storage Hub has to serve as the perfect energy storage solution for any homeowner who desires the benefits of a reliable power supply."
Built to provide a variety of solutions for your energy needs, the Residential Energy Storage Hub serves as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the home and also conditions incoming utility and auxiliary power while providing flexibility to the customer with features such integration of renewable solar energy.
The system acts as a surge protector and assures that, regardless of source, the connected circuits will always see pure sine waves at 110 volts and 60 cycles. It will also allow the user to participate in demand/response programs from their local utilities and go “off grid”, enabling power independence.
The system employs the Axion Power advanced lead–carbon battery which ensures 5-20 times the cycle life of traditional lead acid batteries, is safe for home use (UL approved) and is over 99% recyclable.
The Residential Energy Storage Hub uses a 10 kW/12kWh power quality conversion switchgear that utilizes UPS technology and corrects many common power quality problems that can occur with power from the grid, renewables and back up generators.
The system is easily configured through the use of the Energy Router™, allowing the simple integration of on-board UPS monitoring functions: solar energy production and usage, utility smart grid interface requirements and other features. This functionality provides homeowners monitoring capabilities from both in-home and remote access systems—a service that is quickly growing in demand.
The Residential Energy Storage Hub will be available in September 2012. It will be introduced to the dealer community at CEDIA Expo 2012.
For more information on the Residential Energy Storage Hub and Rosewater Energy, please visit http://www.rosewaterenergy.com.
About RoseWater Energy Group
RoseWater Energy was created through the innovation and expertise of many individuals that came together to create an energy storage consortium. With a history of success in multiple fields, Rosewater is focused on bringing that same success to creating, delivering and servicing the next generation of energy storage products. The network spans the globe and Rosewater's products will service multiple applications for governments, utilities, industries and consumers. The next generation of energy is upon us, and RoseWater Energy will prepare you for it.
May 2012
RoseWater Energy Group to work with major Ontario LDC (Local Distribution Company) to study distributed residential storage.
RoseWater Energy Group is pleased to announce that in conjunction with one of Ontario’s largest LDC’s, is sponsoring a study on the full impact of widely distributed residential storage on the electrical grid. The study will encompass the effect on rate, reliability, maintenance, and power quality. The ultimate goal is to determine the full financial value of residential storage. The product that will be used in the study is the RoseWater Residential Storage System. The system incorporates Axion Powers revolutionary PbC batteries and is designed as a “plug and play” device that will also incorporate renewable energy sources as well as grid connections.
“We’re encouraged with the overall market acceptance we have been receiving and to have an LDC of this caliber be willing to partner with us, says a lot,” said Joe Piccirilli of RoseWater.
“Storage is a key enabler for wide spread implementation and proliferation of green energy sources. Widely distributed storage would allow utilities ultimate flexibility and help create a smarter smart grid.”, added RoseWater’s Mario Bottero.
The study will begin in September of this year and will be completed by the second quarter of 2013.
“This study is geared towards the implementation of the residential Cube in a much larger scale,” added Joe Piccirilli. “None of this will impact our current marketing and selling strategy which we expect to be quite robust when we hit the market later this fall.”
April 2012
RoseWater Energy Group joins the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association.
RoseWater Energy is excited to announce that it has joined the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) as a member representing the storage sector. Ontario, much like many jurisdictions in the world, is increasing its renewable energy supply and is looking to smarten its grid. Storage is a key factor in enabling more renewables and a more flexible and reliable 21st century power system.
“We’re looking forward to being a part of the Association and participating with them in creating a storage solution that will have global reach, and to bring attention to our product as an integral part of that solution. ” Stated Mario Bottero of RoseWater Energy.
“OSEA has been an instrumental player in drafting and supporting the creation of Ontario’s Green Energy and Economy Act and its Feed-in Tariff programs.” added Joseph Piccirilli of RoseWater Energy, “RoseWater is excited to work with OSEA and its broad community of sustainable energy proponents and supporters to demonstrate how the Axion Power Cube storage solution can be a cost effective component of Ontario’s energy system.”
"The Axion Power Cube is quite incredible and holds significant potential for grid operators, solar and wind generators and even residential users." said Kristopher Stevens of OSEA. "OSEA is excited to have the Rosewater group and its partner Axion as members and we look forward to working together to advance the role of storage in Ontario's energy system."
For further information please contact:
Mario Bottero, Rosewater Energy Solutions at 905-264-7870 x222 or visit http://www.rosewaterenergy.com/.
Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director, Ontario Sustainable Energy Association at 416-977-4441 or visit http://www.ontario-sea.org/.
About the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is a non-partisan, member-based non-profit dedicated to inspiring and enabling the people of Ontario to improve the environment, economy and their health by conserving and producing clean, renewable energy in their homes, businesses and communities.Members include individuals, manufacturers, installers, developers, municipalities, First Nations, farmers, co-operatives and other community organizations supportive of, and engaged in, sustainable energy in Ontario.
October 2011
RoseWater Energy Group is pleased to announce Amlak International Investment WLL as its sole Middle East and Northern Africa distrubutor
RoseWater is pleased to announce it has secured the exclusive distributorship for its oil drill rig and Utility products within the Middle East and Northern Africa with Amlak International.
Amlak will have the exclusive rights to market and distribute the RoseWater product line in that region. Amlak has long established itself as one of the preeminent distributors within that region and looks forward to further developing that relationship and watching the product line become an integral part of the Middle East’s expanding energy need solutions.
August 2011
RoseWater Energy Group expands its agreement on the Axion PowerCube to include Utilities.
RoseWater Energy Group is excited to announce it has added Utility applications to its product line.
Utilizing the Axion PowerCube, RoseWater has created a product line of scalable, mobile and environmentally friendly storage products that will meet even the most demanding needs of any Utility in the world. From 100kW up to 25 MWs, the PowerCube will change the industry as we know it.
“With the increases in unstable power sources from solar and wind, energy storage has become and continues to become one of the most important requirements of Utilities around the world” stated Mario Bottero of RoseWater Energy Group. “Frequency regulation, grid stability and storage are key high growth segments within this industry and we offer a critical piece to this puzzle.”
“As solar and wind become significant parts of a Utilities arsenal, storage has never been as important as it is today, and even more so in the future.” added Joe Piccirilli, “we provide the solutions that ensure a grid can stay functioning at peak performance at the most economical cost.”
As utilities decommission coal plants and look for more environmentally green power sources, the scalable, mobile, RW PowerCube 20-1M-S is the solution for a utilities storage needs to ensure the ever increasing solar and wind production do not destabilize the grid and cause black outs. By incorporating energy storage into the grid at key locations, storage will ensure frequency regulation, grid stability and power quality throughout the grid.
July 2011
RoseWater Energy Group secures rights to distribute the PowerCube for Oil Drill Rigs.
RoseWater Energy Group is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured the exclusive rights for the PowerCube for oil drill rigs. This innovate product was created and developed jointly between Axion Power International and RoseWater Energy Group through many months of consultation and in depth analysis. Identifying a need in the market, RoseWater and Axion worked to develop the RW PowerCube 40-0.5 G, a scalable and highly mobile product, which will serve as the base model for the oil drill rig industry. By reducing fuel consumption by over 11,000 gallons per month and reducing carbon emissions by approximately 1,000 tons per year, per rig, the promise of this product is truly innovation at its finest.
“We are thrilled to be marketing this product and helping both our customers and the environment at the same time.” said Mario Bottero of RoseWater Energy Group. “The world demands it’s corporations be responsible to the environment, and the new RW PowerCube 40-0.5 G does just that.”
“With over 3,500 oil drill rigs world wide in operation, the savings in fuel and emissions is truly astounding.” added Joe Piccirilli of RoseWater Energy Group. “Even with a 10% market penetration, that would represent the savings of over $ 165,000,000.00 in saved fuel costs and the equivalent of removing over 60,000 vehicles from the road. That kind of impact is profound and we are excited to be a key enabler of those environmental benefits.”
February 2011
RoseWater Energy Group signs MOU with Axion Power International to develop a residential storage product.
RoseWater Energy Group is pleased to announce that it has agreed to work with Axion Power to develop a residential energy storage device that will ensure both power quality and emergency back up power for the residential market.
“We are excited about the potential of this product” said Joe Piccirilli of RoseWater Energy Group. “We look forward to adding this product to our product line and expect sizeable market penetration within the first few years, with significant growth and distribution ultimately through the utilities themselves.”
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