Samsung SDI to promote ESS battery products in Europe

SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDI Co., South Korea's second-largest battery maker, said Monday it will promote its latest energy storage system (ESS) battery products at a major European battery exhibition next month.

Samsung SDI will take part in InterBattery Europe 2025, one of the key exhibitions under The Smarter E Europe -- the continent's largest energy industry event -- set to take place in Germany from May 7-9, the company said in a press release.

At this year's show, the company plans to introduce a variety of next-generation batteries, with a special focus on its ESS technology designed for the emerging era of artificial intelligence (AI).

The products on display will include the U8A1, a new battery developed for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and the Samsung Battery Box (SBB) 1.5.

A UPS is a crucial backup system that provides emergency power to facilities like data centers during outages.

The SBB 1.5 boasts improved safety features by using enhanced direct injection (EDI) technology, which sprays fire-extinguishing agents directly onto battery modules to prevent overheating and thermal spread.

Samsung SDI is the only Korean battery company to be named a finalist for The Smart E Award at this year's event, the release said.

The Smart E Awards honor innovative products and technologies across five categories: energy storage, electric mobility (E-mobility), solar energy, smart energy solutions, and outstanding projects.

kyongae.choi@yna.co.kr
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