A year after its official launch, French battery manufacturer Saft's Evolion lithium-ion system, developed specifically for telecom applications, is beginning to gain market traction. Tim Probert visits Saft's Paris HQ to find out more.
The growth of the telecoms industry in the developing world has created a demand for a reliable power source in locations where grid penetration is poor or non-existent.
Lithium-ion has long been touted as a replacement for lead-acid batteries for critical power applications in remote locations. The extra cost of lithium-ion systems, however, has restricted . . .
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