Ni-based storage system features a battery and supercapacitor

The HVCAP35, a nickel-based energy storage system for the V-Cap series is a hybrid technology that combines the high energy density of batteries, with the high power of supercapacitors. The energy storage system provides a long life in high temperature, continuous stand-by and charge/discharge operation. The rechargeable products withstand a continuous charge at +70°C and discharge at +85°C. They provide approximately 10X the energy density of traditional supercapacitors in the same volume and feature a typical capacitance rating of 100 F.

The Ni-based hybrid energy storage system cells are made for high temperature applications including servers, automotive, instrumentation, medical, and consumer products. The energy storage system features a non-flammable aqueous electrolyte, and has a boiling point 110°C vs. 82°C for traditional supercapacitors. The product has no cadmium, mercury or lead. It is capable of high power discharge rates up to 3 A, and of fast charge rate is up to 1 A.