Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. Targets U.S. ESS and AI Data Center Markets... Unveils Full Lineup of Next-Generation Batteries

[Financial News] Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. is accelerating its push into the North American market, leading with energy storage systems (ESS) produced through its U.S. manufacturing operations. To meet rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, it is expanding its product lineup to include high-output prismatic and cylindrical batteries. Its strategy is to develop ESS and data center batteries into new growth drivers, leveraging its local manufacturing capabilities and differentiated safety technologies.
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. said on the 15th that it will participate in RE+ 2026, North America's largest energy industry exhibition, to be held in Las Vegas, United States, from the 17th to the 19th (local time).
At the exhibition, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. will showcase next-generation products under the slogan “AI Thinks, Battery Enables,” including its power ESS solution, Samsung Battery Box (SBB); high-output prismatic batteries for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems; and high-output cylindrical batteries for battery backup units (BBUs).
The key product in Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.'s push into the North American ESS market is SBB 2.0. First unveiled last year, SBB 2.0 recently completed the establishment of a U.S.-based production system and is preparing for full-scale supply. The company plans to improve supply stability and respond quickly to market demand through local production in North America.
SBB is a power ESS solution that integrates battery cells and safety devices in a 20-foot container. SBB 2.0 is equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. It features improved safety and lifespan, achieved by applying differentiated materials and electrode technology to Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.'s proprietary prismatic battery structure.
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. is also putting high-output batteries for the AI data center market front and center. It will unveil its U8A3 prismatic battery solution for UPS systems in North America for the first time. U8A3 recently became the first product in the world to meet all the criteria in the Indoor Large-Scale Fire Test (Indoor LSFT), conducted by global safety certification organization UL Solutions.
U8A3, which uses lithium manganese oxide (LMO), incorporates a multi-layered safety design at every stage, from cells to modules and racks. Its high-output performance has been enhanced in particular to handle load fluctuations at AI data centers, where power consumption can suddenly surge or drop.
The company will also showcase a lineup of cylindrical batteries for BBUs that deliver high output and high capacity at the same time. Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. has built up relevant technology and business experience by supplying battery solutions for data centers since 2017. At the exhibition, it plans to present a product portfolio using a variety of materials, from high-nickel lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA) to LFP.
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. plans to expand its North American business, focusing on ESS and batteries for data centers. The importance of batteries with high-output performance and safety is growing, particularly because AI data centers require a stable power supply and the ability to handle sudden fluctuations in power. The company’s strategy is to leverage its prismatic battery safety technologies and local manufacturing base to strengthen its competitiveness in these markets.
A Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. representative said, “We will showcase products and technologies tailored to the local market, targeting the rapidly growing U.S. market,” adding, “Our strategy is to lead the North American market with technologies tailored to the AI era.”
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