With the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources and the need for grid stability, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming integral to ensuring reliable and sustainable power supply within data center facilities.
For organizations safeguarding critical data such as government agencies, web hosting companies, and banks, continuous power is non-negotiable. As data centers expand and the demand for uninterrupted power escalates, the necessity for efficient and durable battery materials becomes paramount.
This surge in demand for reliable energy storage in data centers has driven the use of high-purity nickel strip for battery systems. AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP) uses wrought powder metallurgy to custom-make pure nickel strip, which delivers 20% higher conductivity than cast materials and therefore greater power transmission in batteries. Other advantages include temperature and wear resistance, extending the operational life of batteries systems.
Hunter Stept, Product Manager at AMETEK SMP, commented: "The increasing reliance on digital infrastructure and cloud computing has driven the demand for advanced battery energy storage solutions. High-purity nickel strip plays a crucial role in meeting this demand by providing unrivalled conductivity and durability, ensuring the seamless operation of data centers."
As data center applications continue to proliferate, the importance of high-purity nickel strip has never been more pronounced. These materials ensure that energy storage systems have immediate access to dependable backup power, thereby safeguarding critical data, sustaining business operations, and ensuring legal compliance.