Battery Technology Knowledge
Expert knowledge on lithium batteries for industry and mechanical engineering
Hands-on expert knowledge from Hellpower Energy – built on 20 years of experience in developing custom lithium battery systems.
Strategy
Custom battery pack vs. off-the-shelf battery
When is a custom build worthwhile – and when is standard enough?
Read articleCell chemistry
LiFePO4 vs. Li-NMC – a comparison for industrial applications
Energy density, safety, service life: which chemistry when.
Read articleAGV & AGC
AGV & AGC: which battery requirements really apply?
Cycles, installation space, CAN bus – what sets AGV batteries apart from standard.
Read articleTechnology
BMS – the battery management system explained simply
What a BMS does and why it is indispensable for industrial batteries.
Read articleForestry
Regenerative braking in cable crane systems
Why standard batteries fail in alpine forestry operation.
Read articleCompliance
Lithium batteries as dangerous goods: UN 38.3 & ADR
What manufacturers and shippers must observe when transporting them.
Read articleTechnology
Temperature & lithium batteries: performance and ageing
Heat, cold, lithium plating and thermal management explained.
Read articleTechnology
Regenerative braking in industrial batteries
Recovering energy – BMS requirements and limits.
Read articleService life
Service life: understanding cycles, DoD and SoH
Why the cycle count alone means nothing – with a worked example.
Read articleFundamentals
Lithium battery myths debunked
Memory effect, deep discharge, explosion risk – the fact check.
Read articleSustainability
Battery refurbishment: cell replacement instead of buying new
Replace only the cells, keep the enclosure and BMS – process and limits.
Read articleA question about your battery project?
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