BACKGROUND

A datacenter typically contains a collection of computer servers and components for the management, operation, and connectivity of those servers, including short-term and long-term backup power solutions to prevent data loss during power loss events. In large datacenters, the cumulative backup power requirements can lead to the deployment of numerous energy storage units, such as but not limited to high-capacity backup battery units (BBUs). Energy storage units are frequently used in conjunction with industrial, commercial, and power generation applications as well.

Individual energy storage units can be selected for a given application based on the power requirements of that application, the power output capabilities of the energy storage unit, and the projected useful life of the energy storage unit. The useful life of an energy storage unit can vary, and may depend on several external factors, such as whether the energy storage unit is frequently charged and discharged, whether the energy storage unit is subjected to extremes of cold or heat, and the output of the energy storage unit.

