Company Research Report: POSH Robotics

Company Overview

• Name: POSH Robotics

• Mission: Empowering your devices safely and sustainably for a connected future.

• Founded: No information is available

• Founders: No information is available

• Key People:

• Wesley Zheng (CEO): Previously Co-founder of Volansi, Stanford PhD.

• Chung Hoang (CTO): Former Director of Avionics at Volansi, NTU, Singapore.

• Bobbie Munoz (Sales): Former Director at EnergPort, Hewlett Packard.

• Aron Hauser (Strategy and Partnerships): Previously with Sunworks, Cal-Solar.

• Nicole Gao (Software Engineer): No additional information available.

• James White (Advisor): No additional information available.

• Headquarters: No information is available

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) for reducing electricity costs and dependence on the grid.

Products

Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)

• 200kWh All-in-One Outdoor Battery Block ("The Station")

• Description: An all-in-one battery energy storage system suitable for both demand management and power backup applications.

• Key Features:

• Storage Capacity: 200kWh/60kWh

• Cooling System: 5kW built-in active air cooling HVAC system

• Outdoor Cabinet: NEMA 3R/IP54 rated

• Electrical Specifications: 480Vac 3P4W + PE

• Certifications:

• UL 9540

• UL 1741

• UL 1741 CRD

• UL 1973

• NFPA 855

• NFPA 68/69

• Safety Features:

• Explosion-proof air inlet

• Scram button

• Running indicator light

• Fault indicating lamp

• Sound and light alarm device

• Waterproof explosion relief panel

• Industrial air conditioning

• EMS+touch screen

• Transformer

• Circuit breakers (Load side and Grid side)

• STS module

• PCS module

• MPPT module

• High voltage control box

• Battery module

• Bypass circuit breaker

• Specifications:

• Fire Suppression System: Novec 1230, anti-blast plate, and active deflagration

• Heat Dissipation System: Industrial air conditioning/intelligent air cooling

• Working Temperature: 0°C-55°C

• Protection Level: IP54

• Battery Type: Lithium iron phosphate

• Rated Energy: 207KWh

• Nominal Voltage: 691.2V

• Operating Voltage Range: 604.8-750V

• Rated Output Power: 60kW

• Max Active Power: 66kW

• Rated Grid Voltage: 480V (-15% ~ 15%) 3P4W+PE

• Rated Frequency: 60 (±5 configurable) Hz

Recent Developments

New Products Launched

• No Upfront Cost Battery Energy Storage Solution:

• Description: Turnkey BESS solution with no upfront cost, lifetime operations, and maintenance support.

• Key Features:

• Performance Guarantee: Pay nothing if projected electricity cost savings fall short.

• Hassle-Free Operation: POSH handles all operations, maintenance, and end-of-life decommissioning at no additional cost.

• Certification: UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1973, UL 1741 (CRD compliant).

• System Features: Turn-key, modular systems, lifetime service commitment, 10-year warranty (extendable), end-of-life decommissioning and recycling services.

New Partnerships and Achievements

• Re-X Before Recycling Prize: POSH has been named a winner of Phase 1 of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Re-X Before Recycling Prize.

• Seed Funding: POSH secured $3.8 million in seed funding to automate EV battery recycling. The investment will enhance POSH's technology for efficient and eco-friendly battery disposal.

Media Coverage

• PR Newswire (August 6, 2024): "Posh raises $3.8M seed round to automate EV battery recycling."

• TechCrunch (August 6, 2024): "Battery recycling could be the next investor darling of the EV era."

• Climate Capital (August 6, 2024): "What Does Battery Repurposing Look Like? (with Wesley Zheng @ Posh)"

• World Economic Forum (August 6, 2024): "5 battery storage innovations helping us transition to a clean energy future."

• Plug and Play (August 6, 2024): Highlighting POSH as part of the "Startups to watch" in the energy vertical.

Conclusion

This report provides an in-depth look at POSH Robotics, focusing on their battery energy storage solutions, recent product launches, recognition, and media coverage. The company’s innovative approach to energy storage and recycling positions it as a significant player in the sustainable energy industry.