White Papers
Powering the Future: Inside Data Center Backup Power with Sal Accardo
Meet Sal Accardo: Your New Partner in Mission-Critical Power Sal Accardo recently joined Exponential Power as Senior Vice President - Data Center. With decades in mission-critical power solutions, he's helping customers build resilient infrastructure that...
Lithium vs. Lead-Acid: A Strategic Guide to Forklift Power in the Age of Automation
Choosing the right forklift battery is critically important Forklift batteries are no longer just a "commodity" purchase tucked away in a maintenance budget. In the modern warehouse, Lithium-ion vs. Lead-Acid batteries are a high-stakes operational decision....
The Lithium-Ion Charging Infrastructure Gap
Why there is confusion in the market about lithium-ion charging Many fleets adopted lithium before their facilities had the power and chargers to support it, which leads to an install-day surprise: modern lithium battery chargers may not run on the outlets that fed...
Solar, Batteries, and Smart Controls: Prevent Grid Failures and Keep Telecom Towers Online Through Any Disaster
Hurricanes, Wildfires, and Grid Failures Are Hitting Harder According to the National Center for Environmental Information ( NCEI,) the U.S. saw 27 separate weather disasters in 2024, each causing over a billion dollars in damage. These disasters included everything...
The Implications of Using Alternative Chemistries in Traditional Stationary Battery Applications
Abstract This paper examines the implications of using alternative battery chemistries in stationary applications; specifically, those which traditionally use lead-acid or nickel-cadmium batteries. In it we examine safety, reliability, maintenance, and regulatory...
Keeping Edge Data Centers Alive at 110°F: Battery Chemistries That Beat the Heat
Edge data centers are sprouting up everywhere: on rooftops, cell towers, and compact enclosures far from climate-controlled facilities. When temperatures soar to 110°F, cooling systems max out and batteries face their biggest test. Battery failure means site failure....
From the Field to the Front Office: A Conversation with Rocky Colombo, Senior VP of Industrial Sales and Data Centers
We recently sat down with Rocky Colombo, who was promoted to lead Exponential Power’s Industrial, Data Center, and Service businesses. Rocky’s had a remarkable career in the battery industry, starting out as an electrician in the field and working his way up to Senior...
BMS Confusion: Understanding the Difference Between Battery Monitoring Systems and Battery Management Systems
In the world of stored energy, three letters cause a lot of confusion: BMS. Ask ten people what BMS stands for, and you might get ten different answers. The confusion is understandable—BMS can refer to Battery Monitoring Systems or Battery Management Systems—two...
Kristi Longshore: Championing Data Center Careers for the Next Generation
With over 20 years of experience in the critical backup power industry, Kristi Longshore has built an impressive career. As Vice President of the Data Center Division at Exponential Power, she is not only driving business growth but is also passionately advocating for...
Edge Computing’s Transformation of Backup Power Strategies
Edge computing is transforming IT operations by shifting data processing closer to data generation points. Instead of sending every bit of raw data to centralized data centers, edge computing leverages smaller, localized servers—known as edge nodes—that process data...
Reshaping UPS Backup Power for Utility Operations
UPS Backup Power Needs of the Utility Sector Have Evolved Significantly in Recent Years In the wake of grid modernization initiatives and an influx of renewable energy adoption. As a result, power companies require more advanced systems with more to consider than...
5G Networks and Beyond: How Power Infrastructure Supports the Future of Connectivity
The telecommunications landscape is evolving at record speed. As 5G networks continue to expand and research into 6G technology accelerates, network operators face mounting pressure to upgrade their infrastructure. At Exponential Power, we've seen firsthand how these...
Customer-Centric Leadership: Ted Kozikowski Reflects on Six Months as CEO of Exponential Power
In his first six months as CEO of Exponential Power, Ted Kozikowski has championed a customer-centric approach, redefining the company’s mission to deliver unparalleled energy storage solutions. Under his leadership, Exponential Power is fostering a unified culture...
Streamline Your Dealership: How Partnering for Forklift Battery Solutions Enhances Focus, Efficiency and Value for Your Customers
The forklift industry's landscape is changing dramatically. While many dealers have branched out into battery sales to offer one-stop shopping for their customers, today's market isn't making it easy. With forklift sales dropping, dealers are caught in a bind - they...
Inside the Race to Power AI’s Energy-Hungry Revolution
The Rise of AI is Straining Data Center Power Systems We’re all familiar with how artificial intelligence is reshaping the current and future technology landscape. At Exponential Power, we’re particularly attuned to the challenges AI is posing to data centers, many...
Best Practices for Maintaining Data Center Uptime
Data centers are the backbone of modern digital infrastructure. Ensuring uninterrupted service during power disruptions requires proactive planning and robust systems. Backup battery systems are central to this effort, providing a critical bridge between utility power...
Rip & Replace and BEAD: What You Need to Know and How Exponential Power Can Help
Rural telecommunications providers face new challenges with government programs like the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (commonly called “Rip & Replace”) and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. These...
Year-End Preventative Maintenance
Year-end preventative maintenance plays a key role in maintaining reliable backup power systems across industries like data centers, telecommunications, manufacturing, industrial facilities, and motive power applications. These industries rely on uninterrupted power...
Extending Your Forklift Lease? How to Keep Your Batteries Running Longer
If you’re considering extending the lease on your forklift, it’s essential to think about how you’ll keep your batteries running effectively during that period. Motive power batteries are the backbone of material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks, but...
Are Maintenance-Free Batteries Really Maintenance-Free? Understanding VRLA Battery Maintenance
The term "maintenance-free" has been around for a long time, primarily used by the automotive industry to highlight the convenience of batteries that don’t require water refills. In automotive applications, this makes sense. But when it comes to industrial stationary...