Ultracapacitors - the Weapon of Choice for Countering Grid Warfare
A dispute between Serbia and Kosovo regarding electricity usage of Kosovo has had a significant domino effect on the whole European grid (ENTSO-E). In 25 countries, the 50 Hz has been reduced in order...
View ArticleCO2 Reduction and the Examples of Smaller Grids (1)
Is it possible to be possible carbon neutral? In fact... Is it possible to take CO2 out of the atmosphere ?
View ArticleWhat Is in the Pipeline for Maritime Transport?
The International Maritime Organization (IMO for short) proposes to drastically reduce emission coming from the maritime industry. It is believed that maritime transport alone causes 25% of the world's...
View ArticleSkelStart Solves Tight Space Allocation Issues on Vehicles
During the design phases of a vehicle, allocated space for systems very often becomes a problem.
View ArticleSpend Pennies, Save Dollars
The costs and impacts of a blackout, even a micro-blackout can be very large in monetary terms and in downtime.Imagine a machine that quickly and relentlessly produces thousands of plastic bottles,...
View ArticleThe e-Mobility Solutions of Tomorrow, Today.
The mobility solutions of tomorrow are in the pipeline.
View ArticleRenewable Energy (2) Eigg and Its 100% Carbon Free Micro Grid
In 1997 the inhabitants of the Isle of Eigg raised enough funds to take back control of their Island. Their next project was to see if it was possible to become independent from volatile oil prices,...
View ArticleIslands and Insular Grids (3) - Large Island Grids - Martinique
As we have seen for island closer to the Mainland and small islands it is possible to reach a percentage in the renewable mix that is relatively high, even all the way to 100% for the Isle of Eigg....
View ArticleScott Jorgensen – From General Motors to Great Momentum.
With an involvement in automotive and alternate energies spanning across a whole generation, Dr. Scott Jorgensen has looked at the challenges of energy transition in great depth.
View Article10 Kilograms of Ultracapacitors Powering 66 Tons of Steel
Mining as an industry is one of the harshest for both man and machine. Dust and dirt are ever-present and a challenge for mining equipment, but it's the constant temperature changes from one extreme to...
View ArticleWind Turbine Pitch Control - Ultracapacitors Solving Unreliability &...
It's difficult to appreciate just how big wind turbines are without getting up close. A 10 MW turbine can have blades longer than 70 meters, which also means the blades and the turbine itself must...
View ArticleIs It You We're Looking For? Skeleton Technologies Is Hiring!
Skeleton Technologies is always on the lookout for new talent and if you take look at our careers page, you'll see it for yourself! There are numerous open positions in both Germany and Estonia, but if...
View ArticleThe Most Advanced Ultracapacitor Factory in the World - a Look Inside...
Skeleton Technologies' production facility in Grossröhrsdorf, Germany, is located in a cluster of high-tech manufacturing companies, in an area known colloquially as Silicon Saxony. In fact, the...
View ArticleSkeleton's Value Proposal Impresses Visiting Engineering, IT, and Business...
Today a group of German students visited Skeleton Technologies' offices in Ülemiste City, Tallinn, and learned about our efforts in electrification and fight against climate change from our Systems...
View Article2019 in Review: Success like Never Before for Skeleton Technologies
The year 2019 started with what has become almost a tradition (one we fight hard to keep going) - for the 5th time in a row, Skeleton Technologies was included in the Global Cleantech 100 list,...
View ArticleCase Study: Ultracapacitors Enable up to 70% Energy Savings in Elevators
Skeleton Technologies and Epic Power, a Spanish power electronics manufacturer, teamed up already in 2019 to reduce the energy consumption of elevators. Powered by our SkelCap ultracapacitors, the...
View ArticleUltracapacitors Cut Energy Consumption of Port Cranes by 30%
Transportation is responsible for about 25% of global CO2 emissions, and out of this number, about 30-40% comes from cargo transport. This means that any energy efficiency increase in cargo...
View ArticleSupercapacitors Can Significantly Reduce Costs and Improve Train Efficiency
Ultracapacitors have the potential to revolutionize the rail industry. Our technology can significantly improve train efficiency - reduce costs and CO2 emissions, increase energy savings and dynamics...
View ArticleAHC System – Keeping Loads Under Control in Harsh Weather Conditions
Safely moving heavy loads from ship to sea floor is a basic requirement in the offshore industry. Typical tasks include the following: pipeline construction and repair, placement of oil and gas...
View ArticleUltracapacitors Smooth Voltage Dips with VSD Backup Power
Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) are important for various production processes, because they are used to operate the electrical motors powering those processes. However, poor power quality can impact the...
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