| Ultracapacitors
Provide Instantaneous ''Bridge Power'' for Telecom and Information Technology
Networks
SAN DIEGO--Maxwell Technologies,
Inc. (Nasdaq: MXWL) announced today that Dantherm Power A/S, a leading
developer of hydrogen and fuel cell-based power supply solutions, has selected
Maxwell's BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitors as the short-duration "bridge power"
element of its integrated uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for
telecommunications and fiber broadband applications.
David Schramm, Maxwell's President
and Chief Executive Officer, said that Dantherm Power, based in Skive,
Denmark, has signed a strategic supply agreement through which it will
source ultracapacitors exclusively from Maxwell, and has placed an initial
purchase order through Alphatron Electronic Parts B.V., Maxwell's business
partner for Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
Per Albaek, Dantherm Power's President
and Chief Executive Officer said that the systems use ultracapacitors to
instantaneously (0 msec) buffer protected loads from short-duration power
disturbances and, in the event of a longer power outage, to supply bridging
power for fuel cell backup power to reach its nominal capacity.
"In tandem with fuel cells, ultracapacitors
enable our systems to meet our customers' toughest requirements and offer
a number of advantages over batteries," Albaek said. "Ultracapacitors have
much longer operational life, require little or no maintenance and are
far more reliable, especially in harsh environments where backup power
often is needed most. The use of ultracapacitors also reduces the overall
system weight and volume due to the stable capacity in farads that enables
us to scale the bridge power to the exact system requirements."
"The Dantherm Power UPS solution
is an excellent example of how ultracapacitors can be used to enhance the
reliability and efficiency of systems that generate or consume energy,"
Schramm said. "We are pleased to be aligned with one of the industry's
leading power systems innovators."
About Dantherm Power A/S -- Dantherm
Power A/S is part of the Dantherm A/S group of companies, which are involved
in development, production, sale and installation of industrial air and
power management solutions for a range of standard and niche applications.
Dantherm Power is one of the leading players in development and manufacturing
of power supply solutions based on fuel cell and ultracapacitor tech nologies.
Its solutions include customized rack- mounted and stand-alone modules
with integrated thermal and power management configured to replace batteries
and diesel generators and meet the customer needs within the area of UPS
and power backup for telecom and IT networks. Dantherm Power began working
with selected end-customers and leading component suppliers in 2001, with
a goal of being first to market with competitive, flexible, fuel cell-based
systems that can be configured to run on methanol and natural gas as well
as hydrogen. Since launching its first commercial system in 2005, Dantherm
Power has provided solutions for communications networks worldwide. For
more information, please visit http://www.dantherm-power.com.
About Alphatron Electronic Parts
B.V. -- Part of the Alphatron group of companies, based in Rotterdam, the
Netherlands, with subsidiaries in Atlanta USA, Singapore, Australia, New
Zealand, Denmark, the UK and China, Alphatron Electronic Parts B.V. is
an added value distributor that provides system integration and customized
solutions based on BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor products. We specialize in
BOOSTCAP solutions for the transportation, automotive and industrial markets,
with additional focus on hybrid systems and alternative energy in the marine,
offshore and industrial markets. For more information, please visit http://www.aepint.nl.
About Maxwell -- Maxwell is a leading
developer and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy storage
and power delivery solutions. Our BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor cells and
multi-cell modules provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications
in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications.
Our CONDIS(R) high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure
the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other
applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage
electrical energy. Our radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include
power modules, memory modules and single board computers that incorporate
powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability
in aerospace applications. For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.maxwell.com. |