February 6, 2025: European lead acid manufacturer Exide Technologies has launched a new AGM battery and a lithium-based BESS for the telecoms sector.
Exide said on January 23 its new EK013 was a key addition to its automotive light vehicle AGN range — extending its coverage in Europe by a further five million vehicles.
Exclusively designed as a backup auxiliary battery, the 12V 1.2Ah EK013 is engineered to support automatic drivetrain electronics and gearbox electric oil pumps.
This addition will play an essential role in allowing motorists to drive their vehicles normally, even in the event of a malfunction or failure within the main 12V battery pack, Exide said.
Meanwhile, on January 30, the battery maker unveiled its lithium ion-powered Solition Telecom to support telecom base transceiver stations in stable, poor, and off-grid applications.
Designed for either new installations or a replacement for existing lithium or lead batteries, Solition blends battery modules, a built-in BMS and LiFePO4 cell chemistry.
Exide said this combination delivers exceptional reliability, performance, safety, and longevity including in extreme climate conditions.
Solition will be available in 100Ah, 150Ah, and 200Ah capacities (4,800Wh to 9,600Wh) and offer up to 3,500 cycles with a modular and scalable design, through which up to 15 units can be connected in parallel.
In a related move, on February 3, the company unveiled its ‘Solition Powerbooster Mobile’, targeting various off-grid uses such as for events, construction sites, or outdoor EV charging
Last March, Exide acquired German lithium battery tech firm BE-Power for an undisclosed sum.
BE-Power and its proprietary battery management system and software became part of Exide’s energy solutions division.
Exide president and CEO Stefan Stübing said then the deal would propel the company to new heights in providing sustainable and cutting-edge energy storage solutions.
