Ampace Introduces AIDC Battery Solutions White Paper
On September 29, 2026, Ampace, a provider of advanced lithium‑ion battery solutions, launched its "AIDC Battery Solutions White Paper" during a dedicated session at Data Centre World Asia 2026 in Singapore. The paper investigates how the surge in compute density and the highly variable nature of AI training and inference workloads are reshaping battery requirements, power architectures, and energy‑management strategies in artificial‑intelligence‑focused data centres (AIDCs).
The central challenge identified is that batteries must continue to deliver reliable backup power while also meeting new demands for rapid power response, heightened safety, and sustained long‑term performance. To address this, the paper evaluates the complementary roles of battery‑backed uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and rack‑level storage solutions as power infrastructure evolves toward more active energy management.
AI workloads generate power profiles that differ markedly from conventional data‑center loads, featuring rapid load spikes, frequent fluctuations, and abrupt load reductions. The white paper asserts that high‑rate, high‑safety, long‑life lithium‑ion batteries paired with UPS remain a mature foundation for backup power, but they must be adapted to handle dynamic operating conditions within existing UPS architectures. Key battery capabilities required include high‑rate charge and discharge, resilience to frequent shallow cycling, and consistent performance across parallel battery strings, all supported by battery‑management strategies that can adjust to changing loads and preserve reliable backup capacity over the system’s life.
Ampace’s technical response is detailed across cell design, thermal management, and battery‑management systems. The company highlights its semi‑solid‑state lithium‑iron‑phosphate technology, cells engineered for demanding dynamic duty cycles, and management algorithms that balance current sharing, state‑of‑charge, and state‑of‑health across parallel battery cabinets. System‑level considerations such as fire protection, lifecycle traceability, and delivery capabilities are also presented as integral to AIDC battery solutions.
Looking beyond UPS, the paper forecasts a broader, multi‑tier power architecture in which BESS can provide peak‑shaving, load‑shifting, renewable‑energy integration, demand‑response, and emergency backup functions, while rack‑level storage places energy support nearer to compute loads through battery and capacitor backup units, exemplified by architectures like the OCP Sidecar. Rather than prescribing a single solution, the paper examines several pathways—including high‑voltage DC, medium‑voltage UPS, and distributed rack‑level configurations—each suited to different project requirements.
Four developments are identified as shaping future AIDC deployments: (1) prefabricated integration, where factory assembly and system commissioning simplify on‑site installation and accelerate deployment; (2) solid‑state transformers, identified as a promising means to integrate power conversion, flexible routing, and storage coordination; (3) emerging battery technologies, noting that sodium‑ion batteries could complement lithium‑ion in specific applications, hybrid solid‑liquid chemistries are nearing commercialization, and all‑solid‑state batteries remain a longer‑term prospect; and (4) heightened focus on safety and lifecycle data, with fire protection, traceability, and evolving battery‑data requirements becoming increasingly important for global roll‑out.
Building on its UPS battery delivery experience, Ampace is expanding capabilities across backup power, energy storage, and energy‑management domains to meet the practical needs of data‑center operators—namely reliable power, efficient space utilisation, predictable delivery, and consistent lifecycle performance. Through continued development of high‑power‑density cells, dynamic battery‑management algorithms, prefabricated integration, and comprehensive lifecycle traceability, Ampace aims to support the dependable deployment of next‑generation AI infrastructure.
For further information, readers are directed to Ampace’s website at https://en.ampace.com/.