![]() ![]() ![]() This limits the number of service providers who are qualified to service and maintain lithium-ion installations, and ultimately increases the maintenance price tag. Due to the specialty and safety of using lithium-ion batteries, only UPS OEMs are being trained in proper servicing by Samsung, who is the largest manufacturer of lithium-ion.Can you imagine putting water on your critical power components and servers? Wherever lithium-ion batteries are used, a secondary fire system utilizing water must be considered. From a safety perspective, most data rooms are set up for Halon type fire and safety systems, which is an ineffective system for combating lithium-ion fires.Less than 1% of lithium-ion batteries are produced domestically, which means hefty freight charges are likely being passed down to the consumer, not to mention the risky supply chain. Right out of the gate, lithium-ion batteries are nearly triple the cost of lead-acid batteries. ![]() More energy is required to charge lithium-ion batteries as lithium-ion has a higher energy density than lead-acid.ĭoes lithium-ion have a lower total cost of ownership over lead-acid batteries?.Lithium-ion batteries take three times more energy to produce over lead-acid batteries (450 kWh per 1 kWh lithium and 150 kWh for 1 kWh of lead).Lead-acid batteries can be recycled up to 98%, all of which can be done domestically. Lithium-ion batteries are not easily recyclable and must be sent overseas, which raises costs to transport and puts additional strain on our environment.Lead-acid batteries are not classified as hazardous material. Lithium-ion batteries are considered hazardous material (Class 9) and cannot be moved via air freight, extending lead times or downtime.Which is more efficient and/or better for the environment: lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries? What about the claims of lithium-ion being more efficient? Which option is better for the environment? Which one has a lower total cost of ownership with UPS systems – lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries? Nationwide Power has conducted their own research and found the following: When you look closer however, these claims either aren’t 100% accurate, or the cost isn’t worth the reward. There has been much hype over lithium-ion batteries for UPS systems over the past couple years, emphasizing more efficient energy, better recharging capability, and longer life span. There simply wasn’t enough information, and it wasn’t clear that the benefits of lithium-ion justified the premium price tag to the customer. While Nationwide Power has a reputation of being an early adopter of new technology, a little more vetting was needed before embracing lithium-ion batteries as the better UPS battery option over lead-acid batteries. The recent introduction of lithium-ion batteries had hopes of doing all these things. New technology is often a great thing, leading to cleaner, safer, more cost effective, and more efficient ways of doing business. In the spirit of National Recycling Day, Nationwide Power is ready to chime in on the lithium-ion vs sealed lead-acid battery debate. ![]()
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