The KIMM research team, led by Principal Researcher Dr. Jun Young Park at the Department of Energy Storage Systems, independently designed and manufactured a turbo expander and cold box, achieving Korea's first successful air liquefaction test for energy storage.
[pdf] It serves as a rechargeable battery system capable of storing large amounts of energy generated from renewable sources like wind or solar power, as well as from the grid during low-demand periods. When needed, this stored energy can be discharged to provide a dependable electricity supply.
[pdf] Energy storage facilities use the most advanced, certified battery technologies. Batteries undergo strict testing and evaluations and the energy storage system and its components comply with required certifications detailed in the national fire protection safety standard, NFPA 855.
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