Extending the life and performance of commercial batteries

Across multiple industries, lead-acid batteries are the backbone of essential operations. From data centres and telecoms exchanges to transport fleets, logistics hubs, automotive applications, and even defence installations, the need for reliable, safe and cost-effective battery performance is universal.

Benefits across diverse sectors

While the applications of commercial batteries vary, the problems they face are consistent. HBA1 addresses these by:

• Extending battery lifespan by stabilising lead oxide plates and reducing sulphation

• Restoring performance so older assets operate at up to 105% of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) capacity

• Cutting energy use with cooler, more efficient charge cycles that require less power

• Reducing maintenance by preserving electrolyte levels and lengthening service intervals by up to 300%

• Improving safety by virtually eliminating hydrogen emissions at source

Automotive and transport fleets

Fleet operators face heavy battery demands, with vehicles requiring long runtimes and dependable charging cycles. When batteries degrade, it leads to higher fuel consumption (for hybrids), longer charge times and costly downtime.

Field trials with logistics companies have shown how HBA1 can reduce charging times by half and restore vehicles once deemed “end of life” back into full production service.

For operators of forklifts, vans, buses, and specialist vehicles, HBA1 reduces operating costs while extending the usable life of fleet batteries – directly supporting smoother logistics and transport operations.

Data centres and telecoms exchanges

For data centres and telecom networks, batteries are mission critical. They ensure continuity of service in the event of power outages and are tested regularly to maintain resilience.

However, hydrogen emissions from these installations are tightly regulated under BS EN IEC 62485-2:2018 Section 7, which limits the allowable concentration of hydrogen gas in enclosed environments. Failure to comply risks operational shutdowns and safety incidents.

By catalysing the reabsorption of hydrogen into the electrolyte, HBA1 provides an instant compliance solution. This not only secures safe operation but also reduces maintenance overheads, extending battery life and optimising backup power reliability.

Security, defence and high-integrity applications

In security, defence, and other high-integrity environments, batteries underpin critical systems – from surveillance infrastructure to emergency communications and mission-ready equipment. Downtime or failure in these contexts can carry significant risks.

HBA1’s chemistry ensures batteries remain dependable for longer, delivering confidence in the continuity of operations where reliability is paramount.

Transport and logistics infrastructure

Beyond vehicles, batteries are used extensively in warehousing equipment, airport ground fleets and distribution hubs. Performance issues here translate directly into lost productivity and increased operating costs.

Trials with forklift fleets demonstrated that HBA1 restored failing batteries to full-shift performance, reduced energy consumption during charging and cut servicing requirements – all without replacing existing units.

Sustainability and cost-efficiency

For all commercial users, sustainability is an increasingly important driver. By extending battery life and reducing the frequency of replacements, HBA1 lowers waste, reduces demand for new raw materials and cuts emissions associated with battery manufacture and disposal.

At the same time, energy savings during charging cycles reduce electricity consumption – directly lowering operating costs while aligning with corporate sustainability targets.