Li-ion battery stories
Addressing battery longevity isn't straightforward – it's a multifaceted question like 'how long is a piece of string?.
Some important considerations are rising electricity prices, introduction of EV taxation, unreliable global charging infrastructure, and poor service quality.
Transitioning from VRLA to lithium-ion batteries in data centres has clear benefits for sustainability, says Schneider Electric's Joe Craparotta.
The options are available for the Vertiv Edge line-interactive UPS family and provide benefits over traditional lead acid batteries.
Schneider Electric's TradeOff Tool delivers detailed cost and energy advantages of lithium-ion cells versus VRLA batteries.
Calix will receive $3 million from the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, plus $0.5 million for CO2 capture from cement production.
Designed for distributed IT and edge computing, the UPS offers increased network security and battery life, and remote management capabilities.
HP has extended its worldwide recall of several notebooks and mobile workstations due to the high risk of fire and burn hazards.
The battery solutions provider says the lead acid option is unwieldy, require heavy maintenance, lasts less than 5 years, and has a large footprint,.
Reliable and effective power management is essential to managing edge computing environments, but that is at risk from poor maintenance.
The chemistry has a substantial impact on the various performance characteristics of a battery, not just on its safety.
Li-ion batteries for UPS systems come standard with an integrated BMS that provides a clear picture of battery runtime and health.
There is still a significant proportion of the market that will still continue to use VRLA, and lead-acid battery technology is also improving.
Aston University secures a GBP £443,058 EPSRC grant for transforming lithium-ion batteries into safer, more eco-friendly versions using gel electrolyte materials.
