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EnerSys Batteries: Powering Diverse Industries with Advanced Solutions.
EnerSys®, a global leader in stored energy solutions, has been at the forefront of battery manufacturing for over 125 years. With a robust portfolio of battery types and a presence in over 100 countries, EnerSys provides reliable, high-performance power solutions tailored to meet the needs of critical and demanding applications across various industries. This blog explores the types of batteries EnerSys offers and the industries that rely on their cutting-edge technology to drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
Types of EnerSys Batteries.
EnerSys manufactures a diverse range of batteries, each designed to address specific energy storage challenges. Their portfolio includes lead-acid, lithium-ion, and nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries, available in various configurations such as Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA), Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM), flooded lead-acid, and Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technologies. These batteries are marketed under well-known brands like PowerSafe, DataSafe, Hawker, Genesis, ODYSSEY, CYCLON, and NexSys, each catering to distinct applications.
Lead-Acid
BATTERIES
Lead-acid batteries, including VRLA and flooded variants, form the backbone of EnerSys’s offerings. VRLA batteries, such as the PowerSafe SBS XL and DataSafe HX, use AGM technology to provide maintenance-free, spill-proof solutions with high energy density and fast recharge times. Flooded lead-acid batteries, like the PowerSafe D and DataSafe DX/DXC, are designed for high-performance applications, offering long service life and reliability in demanding environments. These batteries are ideal for applications requiring robust, cost-effective power solutions.
Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd)
BATTERIES
Lead-acid batteries, including VRLA and flooded variants, form the backbone of EnerSys’s offerings. VRLA batteries, such as the PowerSafe SBS XL and DataSafe HX, use AGM technology to provide maintenance-free, spill-proof solutions with high energy density and fast recharge times. Flooded lead-acid batteries, like the PowerSafe D and DataSafe DX/DXC, are designed for high-performance applications, offering long service life and reliability in demanding environments. These batteries are ideal for applications requiring robust, cost-effective power solutions.
Lithium-Ion
BATTERIES
EnerSys has expanded its lithium-ion offerings, particularly for aerospace and new ventures like electric vehicle fast charging and utility backup power. Lithium-ion batteries provide high energy density, lightweight construction, and longer cycle life compared to traditional lead-acid batteries. Notably, EnerSys developed the first lithium-ion battery to power a satellite, extending mission life and supporting scientific advancements in space exploration.
Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL)
BATTERIES
EnerSys has expanded its lithium-ion offerings, particularly for aerospace and new ventures like electric vehicle fast charging and utility backup power. Lithium-ion batteries provide high energy density, lightweight construction, and longer cycle life compared to traditional lead-acid batteries. Notably, EnerSys developed the first lithium-ion battery to power a satellite, extending mission life and supporting scientific advancements in space exploration.
Industries Powered by EnerSys Batteries.
EnerSys batteries are integral to a wide array of industries, supporting mission-critical operations and enabling technological advancements. Their solutions ensure reliability, safety, and sustainability in applications ranging from industrial logistics to aerospace exploration.
In the telecommunications industry, EnerSys reserve power batteries, such as PowerSafe V Front Terminal and DataSafe XE, provide uninterrupted power for central offices, cellular networks, and microwave applications. Data centers, which consume vast amounts of data 24/7, rely on EnerSys UPS batteries to prevent downtime during power outages. The DataSafe TPPL batteries, integrated with EnVision™ Connect, offer real-time monitoring to enhance reliability and reduce operational risks.
Motive power batteries, like NexSys and IRONCLAD, are widely used in electric forklifts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and other commercial vehicles in warehousing and logistics. These batteries support decarbonization goals by eliminating emissions from combustion engines, especially when charged with renewable energy. For example, NexSys batteries have been praised for their virtually maintenance-free operation, boosting productivity in warehouse fleets.
EnerSys batteries play a critical role in aerospace and defense, powering aircraft, missiles, and naval vessels. Their aviation batteries meet the immense power demands of aircraft and helicopters, while lithium-ion batteries extend the operational life of satellites. In defense applications, molten salt "thermal" batteries and NiCd batteries provide reliable power for advanced weapon systems and combat readiness, ensuring precision and control in mission-critical scenarios.
In the medical sector, EnerSys batteries power life-sustaining devices, ensuring uninterrupted operation for patients worldwide. Reserve power batteries support hospital infrastructure, including UPS systems, to maintain critical functions during power disruptions.
The marine industry benefits from EnerSys’s ODYSSEY AGM²™ batteries, which power navigation systems, trolling motors, and engine starters in harsh marine environments. These batteries are designed for hybrid marine applications, reducing fuel costs and emissions. In transportation, EnerSys batteries support premium vehicle segments, cold chain logistics, and railway systems, ensuring timely delivery of goods like vaccines and groceries.
EnerSys’s PowerSafe RE batteries, designed with square tubular plates, are tailored for renewable energy applications, storing excess energy from wind and solar sources to ensure grid reliability. Their energy storage solutions support utilities in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, addressing the variability of renewable energy sources.