Against the ‘German Reichweiten-Angst’ (fear of availability): reliably operating charging points are crucial for the successful expansion of e-mobility.
To compensate for fluctuations in the power grid and thus also in the availability of energy for the charging process, charging station providers rely on battery energy storage systems (BESS) that contain batteries from the SLR series from GS Yuasa. The SLR product line uses nano-carbon technology to increase cycle stability and charge acceptance. Their lifetime performance was found to be best in class among several lead-based battery technologies evaluated.
The VRLA batteries of the SLR series were developed for large stationary energy storage systems and have a capacity of 1000 Ah (SLR 1000) or 500 Ah (SLR500). They can be installed and operated at angles of up to 90° from the upright position. To equalise the gas pressure, each cell is equipped with a low-pressure valve that closes again after opening. The service life is up to 3000 cycles at 50% depth of discharge. The SLR series works reliably at an operating temperature of -15°C to +45°C.
With the SLR series, GS Yuasa is making a valuable contribution to energy storage for charging stations for electric vehicles. The battery manufacturer has already gained experience in this sector, including with a large power supply company in the USA.
About GS YUASA Battery Germany GmbH (www.gs-yuasa.de):
GS YUASA Battery Germany GmbH, founded in Düsseldorf in 1982, is part of GS Yuasa Corporation, Kyoto/Japan. Today, the German subsidiary is based in Krefeld and serves 15 countries within Europe. The company is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of rechargeable lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for the three markets motorbike, automotive and industrial (industrial batteries for standby and cyclic applications). The wide range of products covers most well-known industrial applications, such as security and alarm systems, UPS and emergency lighting systems, as well as OEM equipment.
With the establishment of Lithium Energy Japan with Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (2007), Blue Energy Co, Ltd. with Honda Motor Co., Ltd., (2009) and Honda – GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd. (2023), GS Yuasa is focusing on the (further) development and production of future technologies for e-mobility. With lithium-ion vehicle batteries from plants in Hungary and, from 2027, Japan, GS Yuasa is helping to shape a carbon-neutral future.
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