Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution are set to showcase next-generation battery technologies targeting artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and power grids at the RE+ (Renewable Energy Plus) 2026 exhibition in Las Vegas, USA. The companies aim to penetrate the energy storage system (ESS) and data center power solution markets based on local production in North America.
According to industry sources, Samsung SDI and LG Energy Solution will participate in the largest energy industry exhibition in North America from November 17 to 19. Approximately 1,300 companies involved in solar energy, ESS, power grids, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure will attend the event.
LG Energy Solution will emphasize integrated solutions that encompass not only battery supply but also power system construction and operation. The exhibition space has been expanded by about 20% compared to last year, covering 279 square meters.
The company will introduce an 'AI Data Center Integrated Power Infrastructure' themed 'Powering Future of AI,' which combines ESS, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), battery backup units (BBU), and energy management systems (EMS). During the exhibition, expert sessions will focus on integrating ESS systems for AI data centers and building power infrastructure.
Additionally, LG Energy Solution will unveil its 'JF3 AC LINK,' an ESS product designed for power grids that utilizes lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries produced in the U.S. This product increases energy density per unit area by approximately 26% through high-density arrangements and incorporates digital twin and AI-based power stabilization technologies.
In the realm of next-generation technologies, the company will showcase a power system that combines sodium-ion batteries with semiconductor transformers (SST), developed to ensure stable power supply despite frequent charging and discharging and rapid changes in power consumption.
Other products on display include the 'JP6' rack system for UPS and the cylindrical '2170 BBU' for data centers. LG Energy Solution has secured over 50 GWh of battery production capacity in North America and is expanding its business scope from system design to operation and asset management using its ESS subsidiary, Vartek, and the software platform, Aeross Suite.
Changbeom Kang, head of LG Energy Solution's ESS battery division, stated, "LG Energy Solution will accelerate its growth as an energy platform company supporting the stable growth of the future AI industry by combining local production competitiveness, differentiated technology, and intelligent operational capabilities."
Samsung SDI will present its power ESS solution 'SBB (Samsung Battery Box)' and various battery types for UPS and BBU under the theme 'AI Thinks, Battery Enables.'
The flagship product is the 'SBB 2.0,' an ESS solution that includes battery cells and safety devices housed in a 20-foot container, utilizing LFP batteries. Samsung SDI has improved safety and lifespan using prismatic battery technology and has recently completed establishing a local production system in North America for full-scale supply.
The company will also debut its 'U8A3' prismatic battery solution for UPS in the North American market. This product, made with lithium manganese oxide (LMO) materials, has met all standards in large indoor fire tests conducted by global safety certification organization UL Solutions. It features multi-safety designs from cells to modules and racks to handle rapid power load changes in AI data centers.
Additionally, Samsung SDI will showcase a cylindrical battery for BBU that achieves both high output and high capacity. The company has been supplying batteries for data centers since 2017 and is expanding its product range from high-nickel NCA to LFP.
A Samsung SDI representative stated, "We will showcase locally tailored products and technologies targeting the rapidly growing U.S. market, with a strategy to lead the North American market with technologies specialized for the AI era."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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