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CBAK Energy Advances New LFP Cells for AI Data Centers
AI Summary
CBAK Energy announced progress in customer testing and outlined the technical roadmap and commercialization strategy for its new 26650 HP V2.0 and 26650 PFS2 V2.0 full-tab cylindrical LFP cells. These cells are specifically designed for AI data center battery backup unit (BBU) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) applications. The company highlighted its full-tab architecture, which significantly reduces internal resistance and supports high-rate discharge, potentially leading to reduced thermal management costs and extended system service life for customers. CBAK Energy is advancing towards commercialization with ongoing customer testing, international certification, and supply chain preparation.
Key Highlights
- New 26650 HP V2.0 and 26650 PFS2 V2.0 full-tab LFP cells launched.
- Cells designed for AI data center BBU and UPS applications.
- Full-tab architecture reduces internal resistance to 2-3 mΩ.
- Achieved max discharge power of 260 W (HP V2.0) and 310 W (PFS2 V2.0).
- Estimates 5-10% reduction in thermal-management costs for customers.
- Estimates 10-15% extension of system service life.
- Samples undergoing customer testing and module-level validation.
- International certification (UL, CE) and supply chain preparation underway.
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