Japanese energy storage firm PowerX has unveiled a new mounted battery energy storage system designed for data centers.
– PowerX
The product concept, dubbed "PowerX Energy Blade," is a high-output, rack-mounted lithium-ion battery storage system. The company claims that the unit will be optimized for rapid charge and discharge, enabling bidirectional response to grid supply-demand fluctuations within milliseconds. In addition, the company claims that the system supports 800V DC power delivery required by the latest AI GPUs and can also replace conventional battery backup units
The system is currently under development, with availability targeted for 2027, and the company is now seeking partners for implementation.
According to the company, the system will open new revenue schemes for the data center sector through participation in grid flexibility markets and demand response programs. PowerX claims that the battery will also unlock practical benefits such as earlier grid connection under flexible connection schemes, more favorable power supply contracts, and the ability to maximize server deployment within existing power budgets.
