Lithium Batteries for Small Cells | Green Cubes Technology

Learn About Lithium Battery Backup for Small Cell Sites

Emergency and backup power are integral to the reliable operation of mission-critical systems and facilities, including telecom infrastructure and mobile switching centers large and small. Diesel generators have traditionally been used to provide emergency backup. Clean decarbonization and electrification efforts are leading to Lithium Ion batteries becoming a viable alternative to diesel generators.

Many small cell sites and mobile switching centers were constructed over the past 20-30 years and are restricted to the space available for all their operational hardware, including telecom batteries. As energy demands increase, so do the energy backup requirements. 48V Lithium Ion batteries provide nearly double the energy density of lead acid batteries traditionally used in these mobile switching centers.

Lithium-Ion batteries are the critical pillar in a fossil fuel-free economy and their uses in electric vehicles and stationary energy storage have grown exponentially in recent years, due to technological advances and significant price declines. This is making Lithium-Ion batteries a cost-effective solution for energy storage and backup in mobile switching centers.

Emergency and backup power are integral to the reliable operation of mission-critical systems and facilities, including telecom infrastructure and small cell sites. Diesel generators have traditionally been used to provide emergency backup. Clean decarbonization and electrification efforts are leading to Lithium Ion batteries becoming a viable alternative to diesel generators.

Small cell sites can require multiple hours of backup power. 48V Lithium-Ion batteries are more energy dense, meaning they can provide more runtime in a smaller space than their 48V battery alternatives. This allows operators to store more energy for use during power outages at remote mobile switching sites in the same footprint they currently have.

Unlike diesel generators, when batteries are not used for backup, they can double up as battery energy storage systems (BESS) that help address the imbalances of the grid, coming from excess or deficits between the production of electricity and consumption in real time. This can change telecom batteries from a liability to an asset for mobile switching center and small cell sites operators.

Green Cubes offers multiple lithium ion batteries for telecom applications to meet the exacting requirements of emergency power backup. Green Cubes Battery Backup Units (BBUs) can also be a building blocks of a BESS. Green Cubes Lithium-Ion Systems provide the following benefits over Diesel Generators:

  • Carbon Footprint
    Lithium-Ion Batteries offer a clean environment friendly option over Diesel Generators and their harmful CO2 emissions.
  • High efficiency
    Lithium-Ion batteries have a higher energy efficiency compared to Diesel Generators.
  • Less maintenance
    Lithium-Ion batteries do not require maintenance like Diesel Generators.
  • Higher energy density
    Lithium-Ion Batteries offer the highest energy density enabling them to consume same or lesser space compared to Diesel Generators.
  • Lower Operating Costs
    Lithium-Ion based storage provide a lower operating cost compared to increasing Diesel prices.
  • Parallel Revenue Stream
    Lithium-Ion Batteries can provide a parallel revenue stream through BESS enabled services.

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Products

Aspiro 1U

Features and Options
  • 95% Efficiency Rectifiers
  • 45A / 2.4kW Capacity
  • Intelligent Battery Management
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • Ethernet Comm. with SNMPv3
  • 3 LED Alarm/Status Indicators
  • 4 Form-C Relay Alarms
  • 4 Load Breakers
  • 1 Battery Breaker
  • LCD Display/Touchpad

Aspiro 2U

Features and Options
  • >95% Efficiency Rectifiers
  • 60A / 3.2kW Load Capacity
  • Full Front Access
  • Intelligent Battery Management
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • Ethernet Comm. with SNMPv3
  • 3 LED Alarm/Status Indicators
  • 4 Form-C Relay Alarms
  • 8 Load & 2 Battery Breakers
  • LCD Display/Touchpad
  • Easy Installation

Guardian 3U

Features and Options
  • >96% Efficiency Rectifiers
  • 300A / 14.4kW Total Capacity
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Intelligent Battery Management
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • Ethernet Comm. with SNMPv3
  • 3 LED Alarm/Status Indicators
  • Up to 10 Form-C Relay Alarms
  • Up to 13 Load Breakers
  • Up to 3 Battery Breakers
  • LCD Display/Touchpad
  • Easy Installation

Guardian 5-6U MS31

Features and Options
  • >96% Efficiency Rectifiers
  • 480A / 23.2kW Load Capacity
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Intelligent Battery Management
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • Ethernet Comm. with SNMPv3
  • 3 LED Alarm/Status Indicators
  • Up to 10 Form-C Relay Alarms
  • Up to 20 Load Breakers
  • Up to 6 Battery Breakers
  • LCD Display/Touchpad
  • Easy Installation

Guardian 5-7U M38

Features and Options
  • >96% Efficiency Rectifiers
  • 60A to 600A (N+1) Capacity
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • Ethernet Comm. with SNMPv3
  • 3 LED Alarm/Status Indicators
  • 10 Form-C Relay Alarms
  • Up to 20 Load Circuits
  • 600A LVBD Standard
  • LCD Display/Touchpad
  • Easy Installation

Guardian Hybrid MS31H

Features and Options
  • High efficiency rectifiers and converters
  • Hybrid Bus Architecture
  • Flexible, Modular, Integrated solutions
  • Grid connect, off-grid and renewable ready
  • Maximum Power Point Tracking

Guardian Bulk 7U

Features and Options
  • >96% Efficiency Rectifiers
  • 600A (N+1) Capacity
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • Ethernet Comm. with SNMPv3
  • 3 LED Alarm/Status Indicators
  • 10 Form-C Relay Alarms
  • LCD Display/Touchpad
  • Easy Installation

Guardian Bulk 10U

Features and Options
  • >96% Efficiency Rectifiers
  • 1200A (N+1) Capacity
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • Ethernet Comm. with SNMPv3
  • 3 LED Alarm/Status Indicators
  • 10 Form-C Relay Alarms
  • LCD Display/Touchpad
  • Easy Installation

Sageon Micro

Features and Options
  • High Power Density
  • 200A Capacity
  • 24VDC or 48VDC
  • 2400W Hot-Swap Rectifiers
  • Battery Testing
  • Battery Monitoring
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Programmable Battery Recharge
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • LCD Display/Touchpad

Sageon II

Features and Options
  • High Power Density
  • 400A or 600A Capacity
  • 24VDC or 48VDC
  • 2400W Hot-Swap Rectifiers
  • Battery Testing
  • Battery Monitoring
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Programmable Battery Recharge
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • LCD Display/Touchpad

Sageon III

Features and Options
  • TRUE FULL Front Access
  • 600A or 1200A Capacity
  • 60-Way load Distribution
  • 2400W Hot-Swap Rectifiers
  • Battery Testing
  • Battery Monitoring
  • Remote Monitoring & Control
  • Programmable Battery Recharge
  • Field Replaceable Controller
  • LCD Display/Touchpad

Guardian 48V Rectifier

Features and Options
  • High efficiency and energy saving
  • 96.2% peak efficiency
  • Leading power density of up to 32W/in3
  • Rugged input voltage range
  • Thermal protection
  • Hot-swappable
  • International standards compliance

Guardian Solar Converter

Features and Options
  • True MPPT >99% energy harvest
  • Auto-detection of PV array size
  • 2.9kW output power
  • Rugged input voltage from 130-360VDC
  • 95% efficiency
  • International standards compliance
  • Thermal protection
  • Modular design, interoperable with AC-DC rectifiers in Guardian Systems

Guardian 24V Rectifier

Features and Options
  • Highly efficient topology with power factor correction
  • Wide output voltage range: 23-28.5VDC
  • High density design: 1.4kW/l
  • 1U high: 4.2” x 1.6” x 13.3” cassette
  • RS485 interface status and control
  • RS485 voltage and current limit setting
  • Over temperature, output over voltage and output overcurrent protection, Power limitation

Aspiro 48V Rectifier

Features and Options
  • >95% typical efficiency
  • Leading power density of up to 21.8W/in³
  • Rugged input voltage range
  • Thermal protection
  • Hot-swappable
  • International standards compliance

ACX Controller

Features and Options
  • User-selectable alarm parameters
  • USB or RS232* Interface and Form “C” dry alarm contacts
  • Programmable alarm routing, logic unit and analog inputs
  • 100 Mbps Ethernet interface + web server support + SNMPv3
  • 1000-event alarm log
  • Audible Alarm
  • Remote configuration upgrade
  • Micro SD card data logging
  • Multiple Language Support

HCX Controller

Features and Options
  • User-selectable battery types
  • Intelligent Generator control
  • Diesel Generator and Renewable Energy ready
  • USB Interface and Form “C” dry alarm contacts
  • 100 Mbps Ethernet interface + web server support
  • Remote firmware upgrade
  • 1-minute-interval microSD card data logging

GCC controller

Features and Options
  • Supports Li-Ion and VRLA batteries
  • User-selectable alarm parameters
  • USB or RS232* Interface
  • Form “C” dry alarm contacts
  • Programmable alarm routing, logic unit and analog inputs
  • 100 Mbps Ethernet interface with IPv4 & v6 support + built in web server + SNMP v1, v2c, v3.
  • 1000-event alarm log
  • Audible Alarm
  • Remote configuration upgrade
  • Micro SD card data logging
  • Thermal protection for batteries & rectifiers
  • Hot-swappable
  • International standards compliance

Sageon Shield

Features and Options
  • Monitors 48V battery strings
  • Individual cell monitoring
  • Network Communications
  • Works with Sageview PC Software

1U Pluggable DC Breaker Panel

Features and Options
  • 150A bus bar inputs
  • Single or Dual Feed
  • NO tools required to change breakers
  • Tapered entry for easy insertion
  • NO or NC alarm contacts
  • Alarm LEDs
  • Power Fail form-C alarm
  • 19″ & 23″ universal mounting brackets
  • Rear panel safety cover standard

1U Fixed DC Breaker Panel

Features and Options
  • One Mounting Position High: 1.75″
  • 19- or 23-Inch Rack Mounting
  • Magnetic Circuit Breakers
  • Single Bus with 1 to 12 Breakers
  • Dual Bus (A/B) with 1 to 6 Breakers each side
  • Voltage: 12, 24 or 48VDC
  • POLARITY NEUTRAL
  • A & B are Isolated Loads
  • A & B Can Be Separately Configured
  • 1A to 50A per Breaker
  • Bus Capacity: 150A per Bus
  • Green/Red LED Breaker Alarm
  • Two Form C Relay Contacts per Bus (A/B)
  • Rack Offset Every ¼” from Front to Back
  • Fail Safe Option
  • Circuit Breaker Panels

1U AC Breaker Panel

Features and Options
  • One Rack Space High: 1.75”
  • 19- or 23-Inch Rack Mounting
  • Terminal BlockOutputs
  • Voltage: 120VAC or 230VAC Nominal
  • Up to 8 AC Circuits with Breakers
  • Single (A) or Dual (A & B) Sections
  • 50A AC Per Section (100A Total)
  • Common or Isolated A & B Sections
  • A & B Can Be Separately Configured
  • AC Breaker Capacities: 5A to 30A
  • Up to 4 Inputs
  • Rack Offset Every ¼” from Front to Back

2U DC Breaker Panel

Features and Options
  • 48/24V Dual Voltage
  • POLARITY NEUTRAL
  • 450A bus bar inputs (900A total)
  • Dual Feed (optional Single Feed)
  • “Mid-Trip” circuit breaker function
  • Circuit Breaker ‘puller’ included
  • Tapered entry for easy insertion
  • NO or NC alarm contacts
  • Alarm LEDs
  • Power Fail form-C alarm
  • 19″ & 23″ universal mounting brackets
  • Rear panel safety cover standard

3U 23in DC Breaker Panel

Features and Options
  • 3RU High: 5.22”
  • 23-Inch Rack Mounting
  • Current Capacity: 600A
  • Operating Voltage: +24 or -48VDC
  • 24 Breakers – 5A to 125A
  • LED Alarm Indicator
  • Form C Relay Contacts

3U 19in DC Breaker Panel

Features and Options
  • 3RU High: 5.22”
  • 19-Inch Rack Mounting
  • Current Capacity: 500A
  • Operating Voltage: +24 or -48VDC
  • 18 Breakers – 5A to 100A
  • LED Alarm Indicator
  • Form C Relay Contacts

3U 23in Battery Breaker Panel

Features and Options
  • 3RU High: 5.22”
  • 23-Inch Rack Mounting
  • Current Capacity: 500A
  • Operating Voltage:+24 or -48VDC
  • 13 Breakers – 5A to 100A
  • Integral Return Bar
  • LED Alarm Indicator
  • Form C Relay Contacts

4U 23in DC Fuse Panel

Features and Options
  • 4RU High: 6.97”
  • 23-Inch Rack Mounting
  • Current Capacity: 600A
  • Operating Voltage: +24 or -48VDC
  • 20 x TPS Fuses – 3A to 70A
  • LED Alarm Indicator
  • Form C Relay Contacts
  • Spare Fuses May Be Stored In Each Fuse Block Handle

Bravo TSI 48/120 Inverter

Features and Options
  • Extra AC input for increased efficiency
  • Compact design
  • Up to 30kVA
  • No disturbances on DC loads & batteries

Bravo ECI 48/230 Inverter

Features and Options
  • Extra AC input for increased efficiency
  • Compact design
  • Up to 36kVA
  • 1-phase, split phase or 3-phase
  • No disturbances on DC loads & batteries

Scimitar 1000 & 2000

Features and Options
  • 19-Inch x 1UR Rack Mounting
  • 1000 or 2000 VA Output Capacity
  • 115VAC or 230VAC Output
  • 50 or 60Hz Low Distortion Sine Wave
  • 12, 24 or 48VDC Input
  • -20 to +60C Operating Temperature Range
  • Static Transfer Switch Built-in
  • Programmable Output Voltage and Frequency (Front panel DIP switch)
  • Powers Reactive Loads
  • LED Status Display
  • Relay Alarm Output

Scimitar 3000

Features and Options
  • 19-Inch x 2RU Rack Mounting
  • 3000W Output Capacity
  • 115VAC or 230VAC Output
  • 50 or 60Hz Low Distortion Sine Wave
  • 12, 24 or 48 VDC Input
  • -20 to +50°C Operating Temperature
  • Static Transfer Switch Built-in
  • Adjustable Output Voltage
  • Programmable Frequency (DIP switch)
  • Powers Reactive Loads
  • LED Status Display
  • Relay Alarm Output

Scimitar 5000

Features and Options
  • 19-Inch x 3RU Rack Mounting
  • 5000W Output Capacity
  • 115VAC or 230VAC Output
  • 50 or 60Hz Low Distortion Sine Wave
  • 24 or 48 VDC Input
  • -20 to +50°C Operating Temperature
  • Static Transfer Switch Built-in
  • Adjustable Output Voltage
  • Programmable Frequency (DIP switch)
  • Powers Reactive Loads
  • LED Status Display
  • Relay Alarm Output

175 Ah Battery Backup Unit | GBU-2U

Features and Options
  • 2RU High variant with 175Ah of capacity
  • 23-Inch Rack Mounting
  • Current Capacity: 100A
  • Operating Voltage: 48Vdc
  • Scalable, connect multiple units in Parallel
  • RS-485 Communication Ports

105 Ah Battery Backup Unit | GBU-3U

Features and Options
  • 3RU High variant with 105Ah of capacity
  • 19-Inch Rack Mounting
  • Current Capacity: 100A
  • Operating Voltage: 48Vdc
  • Scalable, connect multiple units in Parallel
  • RS-485 Communication Ports

160 Ah Battery Backup Unit | GBU-4U

Features and Options
  • 4RU High variant with 160Ah of capacity
  • 19-Inch Rack Mounting
  • Current Capacity: 100A
  • Operating Voltage: 48Vdc
  • Scalable, connect multiple units in Parallel
  • RS-485 Communication Ports

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Customer Ratings and Reviews

Green Cubes is a great company, great engineers, great product. That’s been kind of my number one go to [lithium] battery.

President, Industrial Power Company

The thing I like about Green Cubes is that they have other lines of business outside of material handling batteries, they have been in the lithium world for a long time. I can trust they will likely stay in business

VP, Industrial Battery Company

Green Cubes [differentiates] on its capability to custom design for things like the hardware, the firmware, and inverters. They also have economies of scale because they make battery systems for things like forklifts.

VP, Powered Cart OEM

I am doing some work with them right now. We’re learning their products, and looking at demos. They have good people. They seem like they know the technology well – they say they’re a technology company. I like that they’ve been in the lithium business a long time. I can trust they will likely stay in business.

Sales Manager, Industrial Battery Company

Green Cubes Technology would be my go-to for lithium applications.

Branch Manager, OEM

I’ve told my friends at Green Cubes, I don’t plan on going anywhere. I believe in loyalty.

President, Industrial Power Company