Smartville
Smartville Inc. specializes in repurposing electric vehicle batteries for energy storage and testing applications, offering products like the Smartville 360™ and Smartville Periscope™. The company emerged from the University of San Diego and has received significant federal and state funding to support its innovative solutions.
Products
Smartville offers two primary products: the Smartville 360™ and the Smartville Periscope™. The Smartville 360™ is an integrated energy storage system built with repurposed electric vehicle (EV) batteries, designed for utility and commercial energy storage applications. It is scalable, supporting power ranges from 100 kW to 100+ MW AC or DC and capacities from 2 to 10+ hours. The Smartville 360™ is compliant with UL9540 and NFPA 855, 69 safety standards and provides reliability for both commercial and industrial demand power reduction. The Smartville Periscope™ is a mobile testing kit for EV batteries, offering quick insights into battery condition, performance, and value. It features universal compatibility with leading EV brands and provides diagnostic capabilities through cellular and WiFi connections. This device is particularly useful for recyclers and first responders.
History
Smartville Inc. emerged from research conducted by its co-founders at the University of San Diego, California. The company was created to unlock the untapped value of EV batteries, focusing on tools for assessing, capturing, and sharing battery data. Smartville has been awarded $2.65 million in federal and state funding to support its second-life solution for EV batteries, facilitating the repurposing of these batteries for energy storage applications.
Mission
Smartville's mission is to unlock the untapped value of electric vehicle batteries. The company aims to create tools for assessing, capturing, and sharing battery data to maximize the life span and utility of these batteries. By doing so, Smartville not only enhances recycling efficiency and profitability but also reduces the waste stream associated with rising EV adoption.
Services
Smartville provides a suite of proprietary software, hardware, and diagnostics to ensure performance from repurposed EV batteries. Their services cater to both enterprise and utility customers for stationary storage solutions. They also offer initial health assessments of batteries through their Smartville Periscope™ system, which provides quick and accurate evaluations at the cell, module, and pack levels. These services support various stakeholders, including battery recyclers and first responders, helping them to make informed decisions quickly.
Funding and Compliance
Smartville Inc. has received $2.65 million in federal and state funding to support its mission of repurposing EV batteries. The Smartville 360™ system is built towards compliance with UL9540 and NFPA 855, 69, ensuring safety and reliability. These compliance measures include advanced fire detection and monitoring, necessary for providing secure and dependable energy storage solutions.