ANNUAL REPORT 2011 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT - Saft
ANNUAL REPORT 2011 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT - Saft
ANNUAL REPORT 2011 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT - Saft
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ACTIVITIES<br />
INDUSTRIAL<br />
BATTERY<br />
GROUP<br />
Nickel-based batteries represent the major share<br />
of the Industrial Battery Group (IBG) and will continue<br />
to do so into the future. However, an important step has<br />
been taken to introduce lithium-ion technology in this<br />
activity. An increasing number of applications demand<br />
the benefits of smaller, lighter and longer-life batteries<br />
and the flexibility of this technology; energy storage<br />
systems being a prime example of an emerging but<br />
high-potential business. Another significant development<br />
is the expansion of systems integration in order to be able<br />
to offer customers complete systems.<br />
MAIN APPLICATIONS<br />
Aircraft safety and starting systems, high-speed trains, urban transport networks<br />
(trams, metros and signalling systems), back-up power systems for oil and<br />
gas plants and industrial facilities, power generation and distribution systems,<br />
storage for renewable energy systems, telecommunications networks, emergency<br />
lighting, professional electronics. Electric mobility is opening promising new<br />
markets such as scooters and forklift trucks.<br />
SAFT - <strong>ANNUAL</strong> <strong>REPORT</strong> <strong>2011</strong> / 29
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