Data center operators must address their environmental impact by reducing raw material and energy consumption

And the role FESS and BESS solutions can play in meeting that demand

According to data center outage surveys, batteries are the Achilles heel of data center power infrastructure. But do they have to be?

Examining the resilience of distributed vs. centralized battery configurations

Exploring the dual role of data center energy storage in backup and grid balancing

The different energy storage solutions available

It’s all about the batteries

Exploring the criteria for battery design, sizing, installation and management

And why nickel-zinc ensures safety comes first

Good planning, regular inspections and a well-maintained environment will avoid potential issues

FIAMM Energy Technology has developed a special-purpose battery, designed to help meet the current demands of data center operators

With a CAPEX investment that’s annually edging closer to VRLA, smaller footprint and longer lifecycle, it’s clear why Li-ion has become a popular choice

Recent innovations have made diesel one of the cleanest and most inexpensive energy options available today. How does battery power compare to diesel energy, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of each? What can we can expect for the future of diesel energy?

A monitoring system will typically display the battery status, and record any changes to resistance, temperature or voltage

Nearly all data centers use online UPS topologies, here’s why

Lead acid batteries have a bad press. Now they can be recycled safely and cleanly, and bring you revenue

If electric cars take off, their batteries could solve the problem of intermittent renewable energy supplies

Data centers don’t need a UPS any more - at least, that’s what Microsoft promised at the Open Compute Summit