Three ways nickel-zinc batteries enhance data center reliability

With power reliability in the U.S. expected to decline over the next decade and power disruptions already responsible for 43% of data center outages, the need for robust, on-site power reliability solutions cannot be overstated. [...]while data center UPS systems are most often powered by lead-acid...

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Published in:Mission critical 2022-07
Main Author: Jennings, Steve
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Computer centers
Data centers
Energy efficiency
Energy storage
Generators
Lead acid batteries
Nickel zinc batteries
Reliability
Starters
Storage batteries
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Summary:With power reliability in the U.S. expected to decline over the next decade and power disruptions already responsible for 43% of data center outages, the need for robust, on-site power reliability solutions cannot be overstated. [...]while data center UPS systems are most often powered by lead-acid batteries, UPS systems that utilize Ni-Zn battery technology have specific advantages over lead-acid in terms of performance, reliability, safety, lifetime cost and climate impact. Ni-Zn batteries have higher power density than lead-acid batteries, the traditional standard battery in the data center, so by choosing Ni-Zn battery backup, data center designers can reduce the footprint needed for energy storage. [...]Ni-Zn batteries have the best climate impact score — 9.4 out of a possible 10 — of backup battery chemistries typically used in data centers, according to a recent climate impact report. 2. The power needs of data centers can be massive, sometimes requiring a number of generators, each featuring their own starters High-power density Ni-Zn batteries excel in this application, as they require minimal space — only two batteries are typically required per generator — and are suited to endure stress.
ISSN:1947-1521
1947-153X