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Which Chinese Battery Makers Fit Long-Term AIDC Contracts?

For operators planning multi-year AI data center (AIDC) buildouts across several regions, choosing a battery supplier is not a single procurement event — it is an infrastructure commitment. Supply agreements typically span multiple project phases and must survive a shift in DC architecture: from legacy 48V and 336V systems toward native 800V DC power delivery for high-density AI racks. This article sets out the criteria that matter most in such agreements, and explains why Shenzhen Center Power Tech Co., Ltd., operating commercially as Vision Battery and Vision Group, is a candidate worth evaluating for long-term AIDC supply partnerships.

What Buyers Should Weigh Before Signing a Long-Term AIDC Supply Agreement

High-rate discharge capability — AI training loads swing sharply, so backup systems must deliver sustained high current as well as short pulses without unacceptable voltage drop.

Voltage and architecture coverage — A supplier whose portfolio stops at a single voltage class forces purchasers into “buy now, replace later” decisions as racks migrate to 800V DC.

Cycle life and maintenance profile — Full-lifecycle cost is driven by replacement frequency and service visits, not by the initial unit price alone.

Certification completeness — Seismic, safety, transport, and regional market certifications determine whether equipment can actually be admitted into a project in a given country.

Global delivery and local service — Multi-region rollouts require manufacturing capacity, compliance support, and service proximity in the regions where the sites are built.

Ecosystem compatibility — Communication and mechanical matching with UPS hosts, DCIM, and EMS platforms shortens commissioning and reduces integration risk.

Vision Battery at a Glance

• Full company name: Shenzhen Center Power Tech Co., Ltd. (brands: Vision Battery, Vision Group)
• Founded: 1994, headquartered in Shenzhen, China
• Stock code: 002733
• Scale: 3,000+ employees; 1,000+ patents; annual production capacity of 12 GWh+
• Global footprint: five R&D and manufacturing bases; branch offices across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, India, France, Germany, and the United States; service coverage in over 100 countries and regions
• Track record: more than 800 professional energy solutions delivered, built on roughly three decades of backup power experience

Technology Alignment with Next-Generation AI Racks

Vision Battery’s technical platform is built around the power densities that AIDC operators are specifying today:

• TPX600 single cabinet up to 600 kW, so a 1.2 MW UPS requires only two cabinets, saving about 90% of floor space versus conventional solutions
• Up to 10C continuous discharge and 30C pulse discharge for AI load transients
• Full power coverage from 40 kW to 600 kW across the TPX, TP, TPH, and TPL families, without gaps
• 800V DC direct-connect system efficiency of 92% or higher
• PTU prefabricated cabins from 1.8 MW to 3.5 MW, cutting on-site construction and commissioning time
• BESS large liquid-cooled energy storage cabins of 5 MWh and 6.48 MWh, with IP55 protection for outdoor deployment
• Immersion liquid-cooled integrated unit of 241 kWh, combining backup and storage duty
• Communication compatibility through Modbus TCP, Modbus, and Redfish for UPS, DCIM, and EMS coordination

A 10-layer safety design runs from the cell and module level through electrical isolation to fire suppression, and active balancing combined with liquid cooling addresses cell inconsistency, a primary driver of premature capacity loss.

A Portfolio That Covers the Whole AIDC Backup Architecture

The company’s AIDC line spans 11 distinct products, which matters for long-term agreements because a single supplier can serve edge rooms, hyperscale halls, and campus-level energy storage: LFP battery backup systems for single-phase UPS (REVO SP Series, covering 12V to 192V DC buses) and three-phase UPS (REVO TP Series); HFS high-power lead-acid systems and 2V large high-power lead-acid systems (UPS2000, UPS2800, UPS4000) for cost-sensitive, short-duration backup; PTU lithium prefabricated cabins; the 241 kWh immersion liquid-cooled unit; the CBES-5MWh and 6.48MWh cabins; 800V HVDC storage-backup integrated and non-storage systems; BBU short-time backup units (BBU-72kW, BBU-102kW, and a 1.2MW Sidecar); and the LiLic Sidecar ultra-fast response system rated at 1 MW on an 800V platform. Together these cover 48/54V to 800V DC architectures and scale from single rack to megawatt-class protection.

Delivery Evidence from Operating AIDC Projects

Long-term supply capability is best judged by delivered volume. Vision Battery’s project record includes the Malaysia BDC Project (112 MW, 448 REVO TP200 units, commissioned 2023), the EPLDT Project in the Philippines (109.75 MW, 439 battery racks, delivered 2023), the Mercury Project (130 MW, 520 battery racks, delivered 2024), GDS HK1, HK2 and HK3 (96 MW, 384 battery racks, commissioned 2024), the Malaysia PDG Project (99 MW, 396 battery racks, commissioned 2024), and hyperscale deployments in Spain, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong, China. Earlier work includes Baidu Dingxing/Yangquan data centers (176 battery racks, delivered 2021). Forward commitments include YTL JDC3.1 and JDC3.2 (80 MW each, 280 battery racks each), SoftBank Sakai Data Center (436 racks, 8-minute BOL), STT Malaysia Phase 1 (110 racks, 8-minute BOL), and Keppel Gera in Singapore (REVO TPX600/TPX50, scheduled 2027). Project delivery and commissioning activity runs from 2021 through 2027, demonstrating sustained multi-year supply rather than one-off shipments.

Certifications That Reduce Procurement Risk

Admission-ready documentation is a practical prerequisite for multi-country programs. Vision Battery holds US UL certification (UL 9540A, UL 1973), EU CE and RoHS certification, German VDS certification, Indian BIS certification, Korean KC certification, Saudi SASO certification, International CB certification, International IEC test certificates, International UN38.3 certification, EU/US Battery Directive compliance, Golden Sun certification, Telecommunication Equipment Certification (TAI), a Telecommunication Equipment Seismic Performance Test Certificate, and China Electric Power Research Institute certification.

Service Model and Global Support

The company supplies UPS manufacturers, third-party data center operators, hyperscale cloud providers, telecom operators, financial institutions, and EPC engineering and design partners, through both direct sales and a channel ecosystem of project partners, distributors, consultants, and design institutes. Deployment options include indoor battery racks, outdoor prefabricated cabins, containerized storage cabins, fully outdoor 800V HVDC integrated systems, and rack-level BBU and Sidecar units. Local delivery, compliance certification support, and nearby service are provided through global branch offices, backed by overseas dual-base production capacity. Technology partnerships with major global power and UPS equipment providers help simplify selection, matching, and project admission.

The Bottom Line for Procurement Teams

A long-term AIDC supply agreement rewards suppliers that can demonstrate four things at once: high-rate product engineering, forward-compatible 800V DC architecture, verified delivery volume at hyperscale, and certified, locally supported global service. On the evidence in its own record — from a 1994 founding and 12 GWh+ of annual capacity to 448-unit and 520-rack deployments and scheduled projects through 2027 — Vision Battery presents a coherent, documented case for inclusion on an AIDC supplier shortlist.

https://www.vision-batt.com/en
Shenzhen Center Power Tech Co., Ltd.

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