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Temperature Independent
Durathon Batteries can operate without any special ambient temperature controls,
thereby reducing energy usage, equipment maintenance and space requirements.
Capable of operating at ambient temperatures ranging from -40°C to 65°C, Durathon
Batteries support telecom operations in remote locations under these harsh
environments without adversely affecting energy delivery or life cycle.
Minimal Maintenance
Durathon Batteries require minimal on-site maintenance. Each module features
a Durathon Battery Management System (BMS) that monitors battery health and
performance, enabling remote monitoring and diagnostics. Operators are also spared
the extra expense of maintaining HVAC systems, as Durathon Batteries are designed
to operate in extreme temperature environments.
Environmentally Responsible
Durathon Batteries, a product of GE’s ecomaginationSM program, are manufactured
from abundantly available raw materials and can be recycled through the GE Energy
Storage recycling program. By using a continuous charge-discharge-cycling (CDC)
operating mode, fuel usage and carbon emissions are substantially reduced over
the full life cycle of the battery.
Smaller Footprint
With best-in-class energy density, Durathon Batteries offer more energy in half
the space and one-third the weight of equivalent legacy battery technologies. By
reducing the need for diesel generators, operators can use smaller generators as
a back-up power source.
Theft Deterrent
Because Durathon Batteries operate at 48V and are made from abundantly available
raw materials with little resale value, they are inherently less prone to theft than
traditional battery technologies.
Durathon Battery Technology
GE has established a new generation of technological advancements to improve quality of life across
the globe. A battery innovation for the modern age, the Durathon Battery forms the basis for higher-
performance energy storage systems. Through its high-energy density, short charge time requirements,
extended discharge windows and proven success across a wide ambient temperature range, GE’s
Durathon Battery is transforming the way we look at power and energy solutions.
In 2007, GE acquired Beta R&D, a UK-based company that originally pioneered the development of sodium metal
halide batteries in the 1980s. Beta R&D had already demonstrated the technology’s durability through years of
research and development.
To date, GE has invested $100 million into a world-class Durathon Battery manufacturing facility. Officially opened in
July 2012, production commenced in September 2011 using state-of-the-art equipment grounded in GE’s superior
quality and manufacturing methods.
Capacity—Not Amp-Hours
By maintaining higher voltages during discharge cycles, the Durathon Battery reframes the concept of
capacity by focusing on kilowatt-hours (kWh) rather than the more traditional measurement of Amp-hours
(Ah). The Durathon Battery’s greater capacity per kilowatt-hour equates to a best-in-class energy density
that offers more site run time in half the space and one-third the weight of an equivalent wet-cell,
lead-acid battery. For a telecommunications operator, that represents real savings in the form of
a smaller installation footprint and reduced infrastructure costs.
45
diesel fuel comsumption (liters)
40
35 continuous
generator fuel
30 operation savings
25
20
15
battery
10 charging
5 battery discharging
(generator idle)
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
time (hours)
Figure 1: Typical daily fuel savings with the Durathon Battery in a CDC application
Energy When You Need It—
Maximizing Energy Throughput
The Durathon Battery can be
fully recharged in less than
10 hours. In a CDC application,
the Durathon Battery requires
only 2 to 3 hours to recharge
to a level that allows it to carry
a 1kW site load for 7 1/2 to
8 hours.
The Durathon Battery is an ideal solution for providing power availability to urban cell towers. Its high
energy density can pack up to four times the energy offered by traditional battery solutions—in the
same-sized package. The Durathon Battery also has a tolerance for extreme temperatures, and the
random discharge cycles associated with low-reliability power grids do not negatively impact its long cycle
life. The integrated Durathon Battery Management System protects the battery from abnormal events,
which greatly improves its availability
even after extreme outages. And, since
Lead Acid Durathon E4810 Durathon E4815
each Durathon Battery module operates
at 48V, it is not suitable for most domestic Capacity (Ah) 300 600 184 276
uses, which helps to deter theft. Usable Capacity (kWh) C/10 7.56 15.12 8.0 12.0
Table 1 (right) compares the Durathon Energy Density (Wh/l) 50-100 50-100 132 151