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The Retrofit Imperative: How to Modernize Aging Telecom Power Plants Without a Network Shutdown
The Retrofit Imperative: How to Modernize Aging Telecom Power Plants Without a Network Shutdown A telecom power plant retrofit is becoming a network priority as 5G, fixed wireless access, and edge infrastructure place new demands on aging 48V DC systems. Ericsson...
The Lithium Forklift Battery Questions Everyone’s Asking (and the Answers That Actually Hold Up)
Walk into almost any warehouse right now and the battery conversation has gotten loud. Lithium is either sold as the obvious future or treated like an expensive fire waiting to happen. Both versions are wrong, and both cost operations real money, because a fleet that...
Hurricane Season Power Preparedness: What Businesses Should Do Before the Storm
Hurricane season exposes the gap between having backup power equipment and being truly ready to use it. For companies along the Gulf Coast, and for any organization with sites in hurricane-prone regions, the real question is simple: if utility power drops, roads...
Industrial UPS Systems for Automated Manufacturing: Why Seconds of Downtime Cost Hours of Production
A Momentary Power Blip Can Shut Down an Entire Line You don't need a multi-hour blackout to lose a shift's worth of production. On a modern automated line, a voltage sag that lasts a few cycles can be enough. The PLCs drop out, the robots stop where they are, the...
Rewriting the Rules of Data Center Power: A Conversation with Kristin Anderson
A New Voice on Mission-Critical Power Kristin Anderson has joined Exponential Power as Vice President of our Data Center division. She arrives at a moment when the data center industry is being reshaped by a single, stubborn reality: limited power availability is now...
A Service Mindset Is the Most Underrated Tool in a Telecom Leader’s Arsenal
Insights on a Service Mindset from Bryan Dardar, Vice President of Telecommunications, Exponential Power Meet Bryan Dardar Bryan Dardar brings more than 18 years of hands-on leadership in service organizations to his role as Vice President of Telecommunications at...
Powering the Future: Inside Data Center Backup Power
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 ensures 24/7 uptime. We...
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...