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C&D Case Studies
Read up on C&D case studies. Our case studies show how C&D batteries solve problems and add value to energy storage projects around the world.
UPS Power Backup for Mission Critical Data Center
A leading company specializing in data center infrastructure was seeking a new UPS battery backup system.
The challenge: In order to develop a customized system for the mission-critical data center, a team of experts from C&D embarked on an innovative and collaborative process. Learn how support and teamwork made it happen for the client.
Read the case study, "UPS Power Battery Backup for Data Center."
Case Study: More backup power in a smaller footprint?
A leading telecom service provider reached out to C&D experts for help replacing their aging UPS power.
The challenge: In the customer's newly designed facilities, the battery backup system was allotted a smaller area. C&D had to configure a custom solution to meet the company's specs, their space, and their standards for service.
C&D first conducted an analysis. Then, they implemented and delivered a solution, aligning stakeholders from OEMs to mechanical and electrical contractors to make it happen.
C&D delivers at speed: Hubill Power Systems case study
The urgent, end-of-year request from C&D's Certified Partner, Hubill Power Systems, arrived in November.
The challenge: Hubill's customer, a utility company, needed a large order of substation battery systems in less than the standard 8-week turnaround.
To make this delivery on time, C&D took advantage of key supply chain and customer service resources they've developed over the last 100+ years.
A safer, easier-to-support solution
Mitigating Human Errors in Data Centers by Picking a Better UPS Battery
Failures in UPS systems are a major source of data center outages. Human error is a significant cause of these issues. Read an article about preventing failures by enabling access.
CNN Data Center Case Study
Pure Lead Plus® UPS Battery made its way into the CNN data center in 2018.
C&D’s UPS12-705PLP was preferred over other manufacturers for its True Front Access, PLP technology, and industry-leading warranty.
Over the years, CNN has experienced a cleaner, easier-to-maintain data center with overall cost savings on installation, racking, cabling, and site planning.
Energy Storage in Boothbay, Maine Case Study
Located in a small coastal town with a population of 2,000 is the first non-wires alternative (NWA) application of battery-based storage for utility infrastructure in the US, using advanced lead batteries.
Together with Convergent and other partners, C&D Technologies helped supply a 0.5 MW energy storage NWA solution to support Boothbay’s electricity grid, which experiences increased peak load during the summer’s major tourism surge.
Since 2015, the system has maintained 100% uptime during peak summer months, demonstrating the reliability and responsiveness of energy storage as a utility resource.
Anti-Theft Advanced Energy Storage Case Study
Preventing the theft of batteries is crucial in areas where power is on an unstable grid. C&D rose to the challenge of one customer by engineering our first anti-theft solution for a partial state-of-charge operation (PSoC).
Leveraging our AES product line, with advanced C&D Nano-Carbon and DCS technology, C&D created an 8-volt VRLA AGM GC2 size battery with a hardened steel anti-theft bus bar and unique installation method.
The non-standard size, voltage, string pattern, and busbar are a triple threat that help deter theft.
