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Lithium-ion batteries offer several advantages over traditional lead acid batteries . Despite the benefits ,

PRESENTED BY the use of lithium-ion batteries in uninterruptable power supplies ( UPSs or battery backups ) is relatively new with valve-regulated lead acid batteries still the dominant energy storage technology used today . This will likely change as Li-ion costs continue to decrease , the benefits become more widely known ,

Download whitepaper here and manufacturers make their UPSs compatible . This paper serves to answer common questions about Liion batteries and their use in UPSs . commonly used in UPSs today . A much longer life span , smaller size and weight , faster recharge times , and declining prices have made lithium-ion batteries an appealing energy storage technology . This paper serves to briefly answer common questions about lithium-ion batteries and their use in UPS applications to aid the user in making a decision as to which battery technology is best for their battery backup needs .

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What is a lithium-ion battery and how does it differ from a lead acid battery ?

Introduction Lithium-ion batteries offer several advantages over traditional valve-regulated , lead acid batteries

In the simplest of terms , a battery is an electrochemical device that stores energy and releases it as electricity . Batteries are typically organized in strings and can be connected in series , in parallel ,

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