Samsung SDI Targets North American Market with Next-Generation ESS Battery Solutions

ESS Battery 'SBB 1.5' Officially Launched
Equipped with Advanced Safety System

Aerial view of the Samsung SDI booth participating in the RE+2024 exhibition. Photo by Samsung SDI

Samsung SDI will participate in 'RE+ (Renewable Energy Plus) 2024,' the largest energy exhibition in North America, held in Anaheim, USA, for four days starting from the 9th.

Under the theme "A Sustainable Future Driven by PRiMX," Samsung SDI will showcase a variety of energy storage system (ESS) batteries, including the power-use 'SBB (Samsung Battery Box) 1.5,' high-output batteries for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries.

At this exhibition, Samsung SDI will prominently feature the next-generation power-use ESS battery 'SBB 1.5,' scheduled for release in the US this month. The SBB is a product installed with high-nickel NCA battery cells, modules, and racks inside a 20-foot container box, ready for immediate use once connected to the power grid. The 'SBB 1.5' has improved energy density by approximately 37% compared to previous models, achieving a total capacity of 5.26 MWh.

The 'SBB 1.5' incorporates EDI (Enhanced Direct Injection) technology to prevent fires and heat diffusion. EDI is an advanced technology that sprays extinguishing agents into the module containing the affected cell in case of a fire inside the SBB, preventing the spread of the fire.

Samsung SDI will also exhibit a high-output battery for UPS, scheduled for mass production next year. Thanks to material development and other improvements, the UPS battery has increased output per rack by more than 40% compared to existing products. Additionally, it reduces installation space to one-ninth of that of commonly used lead-acid products and extends lifespan by more than three times, enabling efficient space utilization and operational cost savings.

Samsung SDI’s prismatic batteries for ESS are fundamentally equipped with heat diffusion prevention technologies such as vents, and the modules are fitted with insulation sheets and fire-retardant sheets to enhance safety.

Furthermore, Samsung SDI will introduce its ESG achievements and strategies, including the LFP battery under development with a mass production target of 2026, RE100, carbon footprint certification, and efforts for recycling used batteries.

Choi Yoon-ho, CEO of Samsung SDI, stated, "The ESS market is expected to grow significantly due to the expansion of the renewable energy market and the surge in data center demand driven by the acceleration of the AI era. We will further strengthen our leadership with Samsung SDI’s unique technological edge in the global ESS market, including the US."