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To: gg cox who wrote (138)	9/5/2004 10:05:03 PM
From: Larry S.	Respond to of 413

gg, Yes, the system is a major step forward for VRB Power. However, I'm a little embarrassed. After receiving the release, I spoke with the company to determine if the unit would really meet the telecom application needs for back-up power. I missed some key questions. I didn't observe that it appears as though the system was not designed by Magnetek MOU but, rather, by the Austrian Sub. But this is not consistent with the system being manufactured in Canada. I'm confused and will have to check with the Company Tuesday. In any event, the system is modular and the tanks can easily be replaced with tanks containing charged electrolyte. This is necessary to avoid the need for motor-generator back up where the power outage is longer than 4 hours. Even though the percentage of outages that are longer in duration than 4 hours is very small, longer outages do occur and service must be maintained. And, one of the advantages of the Redox technology is that one can treat the electrolyte like fuel for motor generators. While it has taken VRB much longer than I expected to get their act together and become successful, I think they are finally there. The move severe their tie with Pinnacle is a major positive. I expect the manufacturing facility to do more than produce the 5 KW systems. I'm sure it will produce cell stacks, which will give them independence from Sumitomo. This seems to me to be a necessary step to get contracts from large power companies. The rest of the year should be very exciting. Larry

To: gg cox who wrote (138)	2/1/2005 6:45:32 PM
From: gg cox	Respond to of 413

Hi Larry, I mostly agree with you. Suppose you have one of these in the basement charged by solar or wind... ""The 5kW x 4 hour system will be an integrated, self contained system in a sealed cabinet approximately 6 feet high, 2 1/2 feet wide and 5 feet deep. The compact design of the unit allows for easy mobility and installation within existing infrastructure or buildings. The cabinet is also designed to match the existing footprint of back-up supply systems currently in telecommunication sites. The system is extendable to longer times and larger power ratings as required. The expected advantages of the VRB technology such as long life, low maintenance costs, rapid recharge capability and the "green" nature of the device are all expected to be eagerly received."" ...if you wanted to go to a larger unit you could do that.. or as you said, more storage capacity could be added if you have room..all i am saying is the option is tthere to add ultracapacitor's to the system as an option to add further capacity to what you already have. gg