Leading the way in lithium-ion

For over 30 years, GS Yuasa lithium-ion batteries have delivered unparalleled performance in critical applications.

Using proven Japanese engineering and technology, our state-of-the-art cells and modules have been used in thousands of projects where failure is not an option.

Advanced energy storage solutions

GS Yuasa's lithium-ion batteries are utilised in various advanced energy storage systems worldwide, including:

Kushiro Town Toritoushi Wildland Solar Power Plant

Location: Japan
Capacity: 6,750 kWh
Power: 10,000 kW

With a capacity of 6,750 kWh and a power output of 10,000 kW, this system stabilizes and stores energy from Hokkaido's first mega-solar installation equipped with lithium-ion batteries.

Gunma Photovoltaic Power Plant

Location: Japan
Capacity: 100 kWh
Power: 300 kW

Accumulates renewable energy storing it for use during peak demand periods and during disasters.

Grid independent multi-EV charging station

Location: Ireland
Capacity: 100 kWh
Power: 100 kW

Used to amplify available grid power for rapid EV charging during peak demand.

Portsmouth International Port EV charging

Location: UK
Capacity: 250 kWh
Power: 100 kW

Dual chemistry energy storage system to integrate solar generation with port vehicle operations.

Fukushima Railway Station

Location: Japan
Capacity: 421 kWh
Power: 200 kW

Stores energy to enable operation from fully renewable local sources with additional anti-disaster units.

ADEPT micro-grid ESS

Location: UK
Capacity: 250 kWh
Power: 100 kW

The world’s first dual chemistry energy storage system used to store renewable energy.

Cochrane Coal-fired Power Plant

Location: Chile
Capacity: 6,750 kWh
Power: 20,000 kW

Provides excess capacity to stabilise the electrical grid system.

GS Yuasa Kyoto plant

Location: Japan
Capacity: 506 kWh
Power: 500 kW

Stores energy from local renewable sources to use at peak periods of manufacture.

TOBU Railway Corporation Ltd

Location: Japan
Capacity: 110 kWh
Power: 1,800 kW

Reduces power consumption by storing energy created through braking and then supplying it during acceleration.

Energy rental transportable UPS system

Location: Italy
Capacity: 220 kWh
Power: 320 kW

Reduces diesel emissions associated with back up power operations.

Hagigaoka Water Treatment Plant in Hokkaido

Location: Japan
Capacity: 2,000 kWh
Power: 3,000 kW

Smooths and stores energy output from wind generation, supplying the plant and widely dispersed sites.

Rassau Industrial Estate GS Yuasa plant

Location: UK
Capacity: 600 kWh
Power: 200 kW

Stores energy from local renewable sources to use at peak periods of manufacture.

Tokyo Tama Intercity Monorail

Location: Japan
Capacity: 75 kWh
Power: 2,000 kW

Captures regenerative braking energy to improve efficiency of the rail network.

Chugoku Electric Power Corporation Inc

Location: Japan
Capacity: 1,350 kWh
Power: 2,000 kW

Smooths and stores energy output from renewable energy on the isolated Oki Islands.

Sumitomo gantry cranes

Location: Japan
Capacity: 14 kWh per crane
Power: 100 kW

Stores braking energy from crane operation for greater efficiency and emissions reduction.

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Fully scalable solutions for ESS applications

GS Yuasa LIM modules are a fully configurable solution which can be used to create powerful Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for all applications and environments and to meet any power requirement. Our modules are easily scalable by design which means systems can range from a single module up to a field of large ESS containers full of thousands of modules.

Common configurations include ESS cabinet style units which can easily be integrated into commercial and industrial spaces to provide a flexible and dependable energy supply. Cabinets can also be fully weatherproof allowing for outdoor installation in a completely flexible footprint.

Containerised ESS systems are housed within a 20 or 40ft unit which can be designed and built for the intended application’s operational requirements. They are weatherproof and can be incorporated onto any site with no need for any internal space.

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Leadership in lithium-ion technology

GS Yuasa's lithium-ion technology is trusted by leading vehicle manufacturers, including BMW and Jaguar Land Rover, for their high-performance vehicles.

Notable applications of GS Yuasa's lithium-ion batteries include:

Lithium-ion starter batteries

Used by top vehicle manufacturers including BMW and Jaguar Land Rover in their high perfromance vehicles

HB-IIB rocket

Auxiliary systems within the H-IIB rocket.

International Space Station

The largest space station ever built. Its primary purpose is to perform experiments in space.

Japan Freight Railway

Hybrid shunting engine which commenced operations in 2012.

Twilight Express Mizukaze

Japan’s luxury train is powered by a diesel / electric hybrid system.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

An American wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Yangshan Port, Shanghai

Automated transfer vehicles at the world’s largest automated wharf.

Shinkai 6500 Submarine

A crewed research submersible capable of diving to depths of 6,500 metres.

Kingsley II

Cutting edge conversion of a classic wooden ferry to a green hybrid-engine.

H-II Transfer Vehicle

Automated cargo spacecraft used to resupply the International Space Station.

Mocean Blue X

Wave energy converters providing energy to ocean equipment and the grid.

McLaren Formula 1

GS Yuasa powered McLaren for the 2005 - 2012 Formula 1 seasons.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

The first commercially available electric vehicle.

Mitsubishi Outlander

One of the world’s bestselling plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Axpo Butler S

A plug-and-play solution for the rapid provision of electricity to remote sites.

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Engineered for unparalleled reliability

GS Yuasa lithium-ion modules are designed and manufactured using the highest quality components and processes.

1. Accessibility: front terminal design with accessible, opto-isolated, communications port for ease of connection

2. Security: robust, powder-coated case insulates cells from damage or short circuit

3. Safety: thermally isolated cells protect against heat transfer

4. Reliability: robust, weld-free, intercell connectors provide ultimate reliability and aid recycling

5. Dependability: integrated monitoring solution for automatic cell balancing with voltage and temperature monitoring

6. Conformity: specifically designed for 3U height racking

Battery management system

Lithium-ion batteries operate as a system and not a stand alone unit. GS Yuasa manufacture and supply all of the key elements required for this battery management system architecture.

Every module is equipped with a battery monitoring PCB which measures cell voltage and module temperature, protecting the battery in case of overcharge, overdischarge or excessive heating.

GS Yuasa PCB LiBM II features:

Balancing function balances the voltage of connected modules
State of charge (SOC) calculation automatically calculates SOC which can be monitored in real time

Multiple banks batch monitoring using multiple LiBM II allows monitoring of systems with multiple modules High voltage system specification up to 1500 Volts DC.

Why choose GS Yuasa lithium-ion

Long cyclic life at high power

GS Yuasa modules have been specifically designed to provide exceptional levels of cyclic performance, even during continuous high power operation. Unlike most lithium-ion options available, they do not compromise cyclic performance to deliver high power.

Superior high charge and discharge performance

Manufactured for class-leading performance in applications where high charge and discharge rates are required. This is particularly important for energy capture applications such as wave power and kinetic energy capture.

Integrated solutions

To ensure ultimate reliability and safety, we design and manufacture GS Yuasa lithium-ion modules as a complete solution. This includes cells, modules, critical control components and advanced management software.

Stainless steel cell container

The number one cause of short circuits in lithium-ion cells results from using nickel plated containers. GS Yuasa cells use stainless steel to eliminate this risk while providing exceptional corrosion resistance.

No requirement for off-line balancing

Thanks to their lithium manganese chemistry, GS Yuasa LIM modules can be operated continuously in partial states of charge. They do not need to be taken out of service to allow cell balancing activities to take place.

Environmentally responsible

Unlike most solutions on the market, GS Yuasa modules are constructed in a way that aids recycling. They use lithium manganese chemistry which is widely available from responsible and recycled sources.

Our lithium-ion modules

GS Yuasa LIM30HL

Exceptionally high power capabilities making these ideal for applications in which two seconds to five minutes of discharge is required.

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GS Yuasa LIM50EL

Our premium energy storage module providing superior cyclic and standby life duration. It is ideal for applications in which two minutes to ten hours of discharge is required.

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