TITANVOLT’S LTO BATTERIES HELP SHINE A LIGHT ON COLD WINTER NIGHTS
Did you know that because of poor battery performance, street lighting manufacturers are now adding a grid connection to their off-grid assets to mitigate risk?
That’s because there’s not enough sunshine in the winter months to power a truly off-grid system, and traditional batteries can’t receive and hold enough charge. In fact, traditional lithium-ion batteries don’t just struggle in low temperatures – they may hardly charge at all when it’s below zero.
Without mains power, the lights go out when they’re needed most.
Keeping the lights on with Titanvolt
In contrast, Titanvolt’s advanced lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries excel in cold temperatures. That’s why Vision Illumination’s latest off-grid exterior lighting exclusively features Titanvolt’s LTO battery technology.
Titanvolt batteries remain reliable and efficient to -35C. To put that in perspective, the lowest recorded temperature in the UK is -27C.
In traditional batteries, the electrolyte becomes more viscous in low temperatures, which slows down and restricts the particles’ ability to deposit lithium ions on the electrode. This restriction can cause lithium build up, increasing resistance and (in some cases) short circuit and fire.
Street light poles or illuminated signs can’t be lagged or heated, and need back-up power from the grid. Titanvolt’s LTO technology is, therefore, a complete game-changer.
Next-generation energy storage from Titanvolt
But that’s not all. Titanvolt LTO batteries perform to 60C, making them suitable for all climates. They are also cleaner, safer, more durable and more efficient than existing technology.
Significantly, LTO batteries don’t overheat or catch fire – making them safe for busy roads, and ideal for energy storage systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Titanvolt batteries are also designed to be more than 95% recyclable at end of life. And they’re built to last, with a lifespan of up to 30 years (or 20,000 charge cycles).