Pentadyne Teams with Intel, Sun, Other Industry Leaders to Prove Data Center Energy and Cooling Savings with DC Architecture
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CHATSWORTH, CA -- June 5, 2006 - Pentadyne Power Corporation, a world-class technology leader in manufacturing advanced flywheel power systems for protecting critical applications, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Socomec Sicon for distributing Pentadyne's environmentally-friendly flywheel power systems in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Socomec Sicon, part of the Socomec Group, is one of the largest manufacturers of Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) in Europe.
Under the terms of the MOU, Socomec Sicon will distribute Pentadyne's VSS+ DC flywheel power systems that integrate with its three-phase Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) to eliminate or reduce the need for batteries. Pairing Socomec Sicon's UPS with a Pentadyne flywheel power system gives customers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly power protection alternative to high-maintenance lead-acid batteries. Pentadyne's flywheel technology provides superior performance without the high cost of ownership and the environmental impacts that batteries present. Due to the unique operating features such as rapid recharging and broad operating temperature range, the Pentadyne flywheel can be used where batteries have been ruled out.
The Pentadyne VSS + DC is an advanced DC flywheel power system that provides a stable, reliable, low-maintenance, extended-life DC voltage source for critical power applications. The VSS + DC , which can be seamlessly paralleled for higher power requirements, can completely eliminate the need for maintenance-laden batteries in UPS applications by providing sufficient ride-through for short duration power outages or until a standby engine-generator can come on line.
"Pentadyne's innovative flywheel power systems fit perfectly with our product and solution strategy of providing our customers with the most advanced, reliable and compact power solutions that meet the demands of today's critical computer networks, financial and industrial electronic systems," stated Socomec Sicon's managing director Pascal Kim. "After looking at competitive systems, it is clear that Pentadyne's flywheel technology is superior - offering lower operating and maintenance costs - which will help to further differentiate Socomec Sicon in the marketplace."
"We are pleased that we have been able to enter into this MOU with Socomec and that they will be joining Pentadyne's growing list of distribution partners and customers. We believe that having the ability to work directly with a company like Socomec Sicon speaks volumes to the strides Pentadyne has made within the power protection industry - both domestically and internationally. We are confident that our company's unique low-maintenance and environmentally-friendly composite flywheel technology will continue to create a solid foundation for these types of business relationships," stated Pentadyne Power President and CEO, Mark McGough.
For more information on Pentadyne's innovative flywheel systems, contact them at: (818) 350-0370 or visit their Web site at: www.pentadyne.com
About Pentadyne Power Corporation:
Pentadyne designs, manufactures and markets advanced flywheel power systems that provide high quality, reliable power for power quality sensitive customers, urban rail power recycling, and urban transportation. Whether integrated into other products or used alone, Pentadyne Flywheel Systems provide an economic, long-lasting, low maintenance, lightweight and environmentally sound power solution for a range of applications. Pentadyne is backed by leading venture capital groups and industry players including Nth Power, Rustic Canyon Partners, DTE Energy, MVV Innovations, Electricité de France, Ben Rosen (co-founder of Sevin Rosen and Chairman emeritus of Compaq Computer), and others. For more information on Pentadyne, visit www.pentadyne.com .
About Socomec Group:
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Benfeld , France , Socomec specializes in secure power supply, control and security of low voltage electrical energy for the industrial and services sectors. Socomec's Industrial Switching and Protection Systems and Uninterruptible Power Supply divisions give Socomec its leadership position in these markets. Sold under the S ocomec Sicon UPS trademark, the group's family of power supplies is amongst the most extensive in the world. With 15 subsidiaries worldwide and factories in three countries (France, Italy and India), Socomec's systems are found in all sectors of industry and the economy including banking, insurance, telecommunications, nuclear, transport, armed forces and hospitals. Socomec's prestigious customers include: Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, Ariane Espace , China Telecom, Intel semiconductors, the Channel Tunnel and others.
For More Information Contact:
Frank DeLattre
Vice President Sales and Marketing
Pentadyne Power Corporation
(818) 350-0370 Ext 204
Email: frank.delattre@pentadyne.com
Agency Contact:
PJ Jennings
Jennings & Associates Communications, Inc.
(769) 431-7466
Email: pj@jandacommunications.com
www.jandacommunications.com
