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Reliable Battery Systems for
Utility &
Substation Use

VRLA and flooded battery systems, engineering support, and full lifecycle services for mission-critical DC power.

IEEE Compliant
VRLA + Flooded
20+ Years
24/7 Support
๐Ÿ“ท Transmission Substation, ON
LIVE DC SYSTEM
APPLICATIONS

Powering Every Layer of the Grid

From transmission to distribution โ€” Axion delivers proven battery backup for every critical control and protection function.

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Transmission Substations

High-capacity VRLA and flooded systems for bulk power transfer and protection relay backup.

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Distribution Substations

Reliable DC backup for feeder protection, sectionalizing, and distribution automation.

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SCADA & Control Systems

Uninterrupted power for supervisory control, data acquisition, and remote terminal units.

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Protection & Relaying

Mission-critical backup for distance, differential, and overcurrent protection relay panels.

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Teleprotection

Battery backup for communication and teleprotection equipment across transmission corridors.

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Switching & Disconnects

DC motor drive backup for motorized disconnect switches and circuit breaker trip coils.

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BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES

"The right battery technology makes all the difference."

The Right Technology for Every Substation

Axion provides guidance to select the right battery technology based on substation class, maintenance capacity, and IEEE requirements.

Flooded Lead-Acid

Vented Wet Cell

Long-Life

Long design life (15โ€“20+ years) with proper maintenance for Class PS and Class P substations.

  • โ†’Long service life for stationary DC systems
  • โ†’Excellent deep-cycle capability
  • โ†’High tolerance to charge/discharge variations
  • โ†’Proven reliability in mission-critical infrastructure

VRLA AGM / GEL

Valve-Regulated

Low Maintenance

Maintenance-free sealed systems for Class SE substations with limited ventilation.

  • โ†’Low-maintenance for indoor/space-constrained environments
  • โ†’Compact footprint vs flooded systems
  • โ†’Predictable performance for control loads
  • โ†’IEEE 485/1188 compliant sizing and selection

๐Ÿ“ท Battery Room โ€” Transmission Substation

ENGINEERING & SPECIFICATION SUPPORT

Your Technical
Partner from
Day One.

Axion acts as a technical partner throughout the specification and design process โ€” from sizing to installation coordination.

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Battery Sizing & Runtime

Load analysis and runtime calculations for reliability.

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Technology Selection

VRLA vs flooded guidance based on environment & lifecycle.

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DC System Design

System integration, switchgear & distribution coordination.

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Standards Alignment

IEEE, utility, and project-specific standards review.

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IEEE 485 / 1188

DC BATTERY SYSTEM โ€” SIZING WORKSHEET

Load TypeControl & Protection
Battery TypeVRLA โ€” 125V DC
Capacity (Ah)100 Ah @ 8hr rate
Runtime Required8 hours
Charger TypeFloat / Equalize
IEEE StandardIEEE 485 / 1188
โœ“ Audit Ready
COMPLIANT

Quality, Safety & Compliance
Built Into Every Solution.

Utilities require strict adherence to quality, safety, and reliability. Axion partners with trusted manufacturers and follows industry best practices.

100%Lot Tested
IEEEStandards Compliant
<0.01%Failure Rate
20+ yrDesign Life
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IEEE Standards

485, 1188, 450

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Safety First

Handling & installation

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Eco Compliant

Disposal regulations

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Manufacturer QA

Certified partners

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Utility Standards

Project-specific

๐Ÿ“‹Standards We Work To
IEEE 485

Battery Sizing

Sizing lead-acid batteries for stationary DC applications.

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IEEE 1188

VRLA Maintenance

Maintenance & replacement of valve-regulated lead-acid batteries.

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IEEE 450

Flooded Maintenance

Maintenance & replacement of vented lead-acid stationary batteries.

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IEC 62133

Safety Requirements

Safety requirements for sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries.

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NERC CIP

Critical Infrastructure

Reliability standards for bulk electric systems.

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LIFECYCLE SUPPORT

Support from
Commissioning to
End-of-Life.

Reduces risk, extends service life, and ensures predictable operation over time.

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Commissioning

Acceptance testing & system verification

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Monitoring

Routine testing, inspections & performance tracking

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Replacement

Planned battery swaps at optimal lifecycle stage

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Disposal

Certified recycling & end-of-life coordination

Why utilities
choose us,
every time.

A long-term technical partnership backed by 20+ years of experience.

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Deep understanding of utility and substation applications

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Proven VRLA and flooded battery solutions

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Engineering-focused, specification-driven support

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Commitment to safety, compliance, and reliability

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Long-term partnership mindset โ€” not just a sale

99.97%System Uptime
200+Substations Served
3.1M hrsOperating Hours
0Critical Failures

Design reliable, compliant
utility battery systems
with Axion.

Contact our team to discuss your project requirements โ€” sizing, selection, compliance, and full lifecycle support.