SOCOMEC Backup & Power Storage - Supercapacitors and Lithium-ion Capacitors

Batteries are the most common solution to ensure back-up power supply in a UPS solution, but they also are the weakest link in the system and the leading cause of power-related downtime. SOCOMEC proposes Lithium-Ion capacitor and supercpacitor UPS & back-up systems that are innovative energy storage solutions providing reliable back-up power for protecting critical applications from unplanned system outages. Power supply continuity is a vital function for every critical application. The availability of a quality power supply is ensured by a UPS system, while the emergency energy to be provided during a power outage is stored using lead-acid batteries. When the power fails, the UPS draws its power from banks of batteries until it is able to start and synchronize standby generators. If lead-acid batteries are the most cost-effective energy solution, they are also unreliable and temperature sensitive, causing unexpected failures leading to power-related downtime. Lead-acid batteries also require long recharging cycles, regular maintenance and also constant monitoring to ensure their availability and extend their life-cycle. Reliable back-up power In response to concerns over the reliability and limitations of lead-acid batteries and their impact on the environment, SOCOMEC has developed Supercapacitor and Lithium Ion Capacitor energy systems and innovative eco-friendly UPS energy storage solutions specific for: • applications requiring a back-up time from seconds up to a few minutes, • processes sensitive to frequent micro interruptions, • applications working in critical environments where hazardous substances are not allowed, • applications with severe ambient conditions.