Data Centre Magazine April 2026, Issue 43 | Page 86

At the forefront of the European market, Exide Technologies represents best practice through its comprehensive, multi-chemistry approach to data centre energy storage.

Showcased extensively throughout late 2025 and early 2026, its flagship Solition Data Center system utilises advanced lithium-ion technology to cut operating footprints by 60 % and operating and maintenance( O & M) costs by up to 80 %. This highly modular architecture allows operators to rapidly scale power density alongside demanding AI workloads.
However, what truly sets Exide apart in a constrained market is its parallel innovation in proven legacy chemistries. Its next-generation Sprinter Pure Power AGM battery range is engineered specifically for modern UPS integration and dynamic grid support. By providing 20 % more power at high-rate discharge and an extended 12-year design life, Exide offers highly reliable, scalable solutions that significantly reduce Total Cost of Ownership( TCO).
Furthermore, Exide addresses the industry’ s growing e-waste crisis by championing the circular economy. Their advanced lead-acid technologies boast an industry-leading near- 100 % recycling rate, directly assisting data centres in minimising Scope 3 supply chain emissions and meeting aggressive ESG compliance mandates. Through this dual-pathway approach, Exide seamlessly balances cuttingedge operational performance with long-term, verifiable environmental stewardship, ensuring facilities withstand grid instability sustainably.
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