Saft Launches Standard Customizable Li-Ion High-Power Module
Saft has launched a standard customizable lithium-ion (Li-ion) module for high-power defense applications – the "Power Module." This module is said to offer an in-stock solution for customers seeking high-performance Li-ion technology.
"The launch of the Power Module enables Saft to offer a ready solution that meets our defense customers’ high-power needs. Having an off-the-shelf design reduces Saft lead-times and simplifies the process of integration into the customer system, while still allowing for some customization," said Jim Miller, General Manager of Saft’s Space and Defense Division.
Saft’s Power Module is said to combine the energy and power necessary to meet the demands of high-performance defense applications, including underwater vehicles, hybrid electric military vehicles, and other demanding power applications. According to the company, the product has not only proven successful in a variety of hybrid electric military vehicles, but is currently being used in Titan Energy’s Renewable Energy Mobile Utility System (REMUS).
Made up of 12 VL34P Li-ion cells, the Power Module is said to enable system performance by supplying and receiving electric power and supporting the overall function of the energy storage system. Saft integrates individual Li-ion cells both mechanically and electrically into the energy storage system. Saft states that its Power Module can provide thousands of cycles with minimal maintenance and reduced operating costs during its projected 15-year life.
