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When selecting batteries for data center operations, the chemistry of the battery plays a role; however, most contemporary technologies, including lithium-ion variants, generally offer similar responsiveness for high-performance applications. In essence, batteries act like a reservoir—like a dam holding back water—that can release pent-up energy at necessary intervals.
Considerations around storage duration emerge as a crucial topic. Shorter-duration systems—those designed to discharge energy over 2 to 4 hours—are often more advantageous for data centers than their longer-duration counterparts. This is primarily due to their capacitance and cost-efficiency in managing high-power requirements in bursts.