ZincFive battery handles the power requirements of AI workloads in mission-critical data centers.
ZincFive has introduced batteries for AI data centers and made from nickel-zinc (NiZn) rather than the traditional lithium-ion design most prevalent in battery technology.
The vendor’s BC 2 NiZn AI battery cabinet is specifically engineered to meet the power requirements of AI workloads in mission-critical data centers. It is designed for dual-mode operation, meaning it serves as both a battery backup and offers active energy management when not needed for backup.
ZincFive says the system offers ultra-fast transient response, exceptional power density, and the superior safety and sustainability of nickel-zinc chemistry, enabling data centers to confidently adapt to the evolving demands of AI infrastructure.
The system is engineered to absorb sharp transient loads from GPU clusters and AI training environments, while also providing reliable runtime support for conventional IT operations. By managing dynamic power at the UPS level, it reduces strain on upstream infrastructure, lowers capital expenditures (CAPEX), and improves grid interactions, according to ZincFive.
“With BC 2 AI, we are delivering a safe, sustainable, and future-ready power solution designed to handle the most demanding AI workloads while continuing to support traditional IT backup. This is a defining moment not just for ZincFive, but for the entire data center industry as it adapts to the AI era,” Tod Higinbotham, CEO of ZincFive, said in a statement.
Another benefit is its smaller design. Competing solutions can require two to four times more space to meet AI’s power surges, which can be up to 150% of UPS rated capacity. With BC 2 AI’s minimal footprint expansion, power can be handled more efficiently, ZincFive stated.
