Designed for continued daily cycle performance over extended periods of time, Durathon Batteries enable a high-energy throughput over their lifetime. For deep discharge applications, battery life can be as high as 3,500 cycles and for shallow cycles life can exceed 10,000 cycles.

Durathon Batteries can operate without any special ambient temperature controls, reducing energy usage, equipment maintenance and space. Capable of operating at ambient temperatures ranging from -40°C to 65°C, Durathon Batteries support telecom operations in remote locations with harsh environments without adversely affecting energy delivery, life cycle or safety.

Durathon Batteries, a product of GE’s ecomagination, are manufactured from abundantly available raw materials and can be recycled through the GE Energy Storage recycling program. By using a continuous charge-discharge-cycling (CDC) operating mode, fuel usage and carbon emissions are substantially reduced.

With best-in-class energy density, Durathon Batteries offer more energy in half the space and one-third the weight of equivalent legacy battery technolgies. By reducing the need for diesel generators, telecom operators can replace larger generators with smaller versions as a back-up power source.

Durathon Batteries require minimal on-site maintenance. Each module has a battery management system (BMS) that monitors each battery’s health and performance enabling remote monitoring and diagnostics. Telecom operators are also spared the extra expense of maintaining HVAC systems, as Durathon Batteries are not affected by extreme environments.

Because Durathon Batteries are made from abundantly available raw materials with little re-sell value and operate at 48V, they are inherently less attractive to thieves looking to reclaim materials or resell stolen batteries to run household electronics.

Enabling Fuel Savings and Reliable Power Availability Through Battery Power

Providing reliable and cost-effective power for telecom applications is a challenge in many regions. Mobile telecom operators face rising fuel costs, increasing emission pressures and unreliable electric grids. Due to the high risk of theft of fuel and infrastructure to run base stations, many mobile and tower operators are turning to battery and hybrid solutions to improve the fuel efficiency of their diesel generators and to act as a back-up power supply.

Durathon Battery technology is one of the first batteries in the world to be designed specifically for CDC telecom applications. By using batteries as the primary energy source in a continuous charge-discharge-cycling (CDC) operating mode, fuel costs and emissions can be substantially reduced and overall system efficiency dramatically improved. With their high charge acceptance and superior cycling performance, Durathon Batteries can act as the primary energy source for telecom installations that have historically relied on diesel generators as the primary power source with batteries as the backup. Durathon Batteries are not affected by ambient temperature, so operators save money and space by removing unnecessary HVAC and complex cooling systems, making it the perfect solution for installations in extreme environments.

Durathon Batteries are ideal for back-up applications in urban centers where space is at a premium. Designed to run at 48V and constructed from abundantly available materials, individual Durathon Battery modules are inherently less attractive to thieves looking to run consumer electronics or recoup material reclamation.

Enabling Fuel Savings and Reliable Power Availability Through Battery Power

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