For decades, lead acid was the only option to provide backup power for data centers. The rise of lithium-ion technology in recent years improved upon the limitations of lead acid, but lithium-ion isn’t a miracle solution and comes with significant risk.
Data center owners and operators have an exciting opportunity to reinforce grid stability, add new revenue models for internal and external clients, and ensure greater resiliency for their operations by utilizing energy storage systems that expand on existing proven systems with new approaches and innovative chemistries.