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RTE Chargers
Route 66 Controls specializes in state-of-the-art battery chargers and grid-tied battery energy storage systems, delivering highly reliable and customized solutions tailored to clients' specific needs. By leveraging advanced wide bandgap semiconductor technologies, these systems achieve superior efficiency, reduced energy losses, and lower overall costs. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the power grid, Route 66 Controls' solutions provide essential ancillary services such as frequency regulation, voltage support, and peak shaving, enhancing grid stability and resilience. Their cutting-edge designs optimize power conversion efficiency, ensuring maximum performance while minimizing operational expenses, making them an ideal choice for modern energy storage applications. Majority of our chargers are custom designed for specific clients. If you do not find an item you are interested in, please contact us.
What are common types of batteries?
Lead-acid batteries are one of the oldest and most cost-effective energy storage solutions, commonly used in 12V automotive and backup power applications, but they suffer from low energy density and shorter cycle life. Lithium-ion batteries, on the other hand, offer high energy density, long cycle life, and fast charging capabilities, making them the dominant choice for electric vehicles and portable electronics, though they can be expensive and require thermal management for safety. Rechargeable zinc-air batteries offer a promising alternative to conventional energy storage solutions, combining high energy density, environmental friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. It offers better energy density and longer life than lead batteries while not being a critical mineral dependent. Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) provide excellent scalability, long cycle life, and the ability to store energy for extended periods without degradation, making them ideal for large-scale grid storage.
What is health monitoring and BMS?
A Battery Management System (BMS) and health monitoring are crucial for ensuring the safety, efficiency, and longevity of battery systems across various applications. The BMS continuously monitors key parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge (SoC) to optimize performance and prevent issues like overcharging, deep discharging, and thermal runaway. Health monitoring further enables predictive maintenance by assessing the battery's state of health (SoH), detecting degradation patterns, and providing early warnings for potential failures. This is especially critical for high-energy applications like electric vehicles We offer state-of-the-art BMS and health monitoring solutions.
Why do you sell grid-tied BESS?
Grid-tied battery storage systems play a vital role in modern energy infrastructure by enhancing grid stability, improving efficiency, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources. These systems provide essential ancillary services, including synchronous response reserves, where they quickly inject or absorb power to balance frequency fluctuations, ensuring grid reliability. Additionally, they contribute to peak demand shaving by storing excess energy during low-demand periods and discharging it during peak hours, reducing strain on the grid and lowering energy costs. Unlike traditional fossil-fuel-based peaking plants, battery storage offers a faster and more flexible response while reducing carbon emissions. Their ability to support voltage regulation, black start capability, and grid congestion management makes them a critical component in transitioning to a more resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy system.
What are common charging rates?
The charge and discharge limits of batteries are different due to variations in electrochemical kinetics, internal resistance, and heat generation during these processes. Generally, batteries can discharge at higher rates than they can charge because discharging is typically a more efficient and exothermic process, while charging requires careful management to avoid overheating, lithium plating (in lithium-ion batteries), or side reactions that degrade battery life. Lithium-ion batteries have a typical charge rates of 0.5C to 2C and discharge rates of 1C to 10C. Lead-acid batteries offer charge rates of 0.1C to 0.3C (slow charging prevents sulfation) and discharge rates of 0.5C to 1C. Rechargeable Zinc-air offers charge rates of typically 0.1C and discharge rates of 0.2C to 0.5C and Vanadium redox flow batteries have charge and discharge rates of 0.25C to 0.5C. Fast charging is typically more challenging than fast discharging due to the risk of unwanted chemical side reactions, especially in lithium-ion and zinc-air technologies.
Our Standard Portfolio
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Modular Blocks
12 V, 1.5 kW Isolated Chargers
Isolated DAB converters suitable for battery charging, battery testing, microgird applications, multi-battery BESS, emergency response systems, and high-current low-voltage applications.
24 V, 2 kW Isolated Chargers
Isolated DAB converters suitable for battery charging, battery testing, microgird applications, multi-battery BESS, emergency response systems, and high-current low-voltage applications.
6 Port Lead-acid Microgrid Formers
These units were designed for the Contingency Basing Integration Training and Evaluation Center (CBITEC), in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to form a post-emergency microgrid using lead-acid batteries of different capacity, SOC, and age factor. These units are currently not for sale, however, if you are interested in a similar application, please contact us.
Emergency Response Series
Energy Router Series
6 Channel Routes
These non-isolated battery charger/energy router units were designed for airship applications and have been installed on advanced vessels such as the first generation of LTA's Ariship. These energy routers allow for routing power between multiple end points and BESS units while sharing a central DC link.
3 Channel Routes​
These non-isolated battery charger/energy router units were designed for airship applications and have been installed on advanced vessels such as the first generation of LTA's Ariship. These energy routers allow for routing power between multiple end points and BESS units while sharing a central DC link.
