Grupo Álava and Kewell Announce the Launch
Key Solutions for Electrification, Green Hydrogen, and Electromobility
Grupo Álava, a leader in the distribution of high-tech solutions, in collaboration with its technology partner Kewell, is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative range of power testing and simulation systems.
These launches represent a significant leap forward in precision, efficiency, and flexibility for R&D laboratories and production lines, addressing the major challenges of the energy transition.
B2000 Bidirectional Battery Cyclers: A complete family of instruments for testing battery cells, modules, and packs with high precision and a dynamic response of 1 ms
Available versions
- B2000-ECDL: for individual cells
Coming soon:
- B2000-EP: for battery packs
- B2000-EM: for battery modules
Outstanding features:
- Multiple channels, up to 800 kW, 1,200 A, and 1,650 V
- Modular, channel-based architecture capable of parallel operation with high power density of up to 468 kW/m³
- SiC Technology: Silicon Carbide Semiconductors for Maximum Efficiency
- High accuracy up to ±0.01% F.S. and fast dynamic response of 1 ms
Advanced features: Road spectrum simulation, life cycle, capacity, SOC, DCIR, Pulse, N*C Rate, Ripple Injection
Motor and Battery Emulators for M2000 Traction Controllers: These replace physical test benches, enabling the validation of traction controllers in a controlled, quiet, and safe laboratory environment.
Available versions
- M2000-MS: Electric Motor Emulator (PMSM, ASM)
- M2000-DM: Combined Battery and Motor Simulator (All-in-One)
Outstanding features:
- Power: Up to 500 kVA in MS and 200 kW in DM; 900 Vrms (L-L) for the motor and 1000 V DC for the battery; 835 A in MS and 560 A in DM
- SiC technology with fast dynamic response: up to 2000 A/ms and a modular design.
- Emulation and operating modes: speed, torque, mechanical load, sensors (resolver, encoder, Hall), driving conditions, current calibration
- Battery simulation: fixed and custom models, IV curves, step modes, and gradients
- Fault simulation: short circuits, locked rotor, sensor failures, CAN, etc.
- Operational advantages
- No physical test bench → no mechanical vibrations or noise
- Energy efficiency: internal energy circulation, minimal grid consumption
- Support for EOL and PHIL testing
Flagship solutions designed to break down barriers in the development of green hydrogen and electrification
D2000 Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supply
Unprecedented Power and Versatility
The D2000 power supply is positioned as the most advanced DC power solution on the market, offering an unmatched combination of power, density, and functionality. It is the ultimate tool for the most demanding tests in the automotive, renewable energy, and research sectors.
The Highest Power Density on the Market: It offers 100 to 600 kW, 2000 V, and 1200 A per unit, drastically optimizing space in the laboratory.
Massive Scalability: It can be scaled up to 4.8 MW (8 units), with the option for custom projects reaching 9.6 MW.
It incorporates SiC technology and a high-power transformer to ensure isolation. Its slew rate reaches 300 V/ms and 500 A/ms.
Built-in Advanced Features: It functions as a regenerative electronic load, a battery simulator, an IV curve simulator, and a photovoltaic (PV) simulator, making it a multifunctional system for testing inverters, batteries, and energy storage systems.
E500 Series Electrolyzer Test Bench:
Accelerating R&D&I in materials for H2 production.
The test bench for stack and single-cell is a high-precision test platform designed specifically for the research and development of AEM, ALK, and PEM electrolysis technologies.
This system is an indispensable tool for validating everything from single cells to stacks, allowing researchers to optimize the efficiency, durability, and safety of the next generation of electrolysers.
Key Application: Provides a reliable and accurate testing environment for characterizing electrolyzer cells in the 50–500 W range.
Tests: Polarization curve tests, durability and performance tests, accelerated life and stress tests, electrochemical tests (EISCV)
Optimized Design: Its benchtop format (Benchtop) and the ability to work with different cell sizes (5 cm², 16 cm², 25 cm²) make it ideal for laboratory settings.
