In collaboration with Samsung SDI, accelerating adoption in the data center industry with low costs and enhanced technology

Schneider Electric (Korea Representative Kim Kyung-rok) announced that it is introducing the industry's first 3-phase lithium-ion battery uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in cooperation with Samsung SDI, the world's number one in the lithium-ion battery field.

This product maximizes space efficiency by reducing space and weight. Due to the high energy density of lithium-ion batteries, the space required for UPS installation can be reduced by more than one-third compared to conventional lead-acid batteries.

It also extends UPS battery life and reduces maintenance costs. Lithium-ion batteries have a long lifespan, significantly lowering the burden of battery replacement and maintenance expenses. Furthermore, lithium-ion batteries are more eco-friendly because hazardous substances such as lead and cadmium are not used in their manufacturing.

Pedro Robred, Vice President of Secure Power Systems at Schneider Electric, said, “While lead-acid batteries still hold a dominant position in the UPS energy storage technology market due to their low cost and high reliability, lithium-ion batteries are recently emerging as an attractive option for customers. Although lithium-ion batteries have a relatively higher initial cost compared to lead-acid batteries, the price gap has narrowed significantly in recent years, and using lithium-ion batteries can save between 10% and up to 40% of the total cost of ownership (TCO) over the design life.”

Lithium-ion battery UPS is currently available as an option in Schneider Electric’s megawatt-class UPS Symmetra MW, Galaxy 7000, and Galaxy VM. An additional line of 3-phase UPS products with lithium-ion battery options is scheduled to be released next year.