Reasons to Choose Ultracapacitors

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Ultracapacitors are rechargeable energy storage devices that are used to prolong the lifespan of other energy sources, such as batteries. They are lightweight (weighing one fifth the weight of a comparable battery), and their manufacture and disposal has no detrimental effects to the environment.

Ultracapacitors are used to extend the charge time on hand-held electronics and to power hybrid vehicles, wind farms, material handling equipment, and other green energy technologies.

Other Reasons to Use Ultracapacitors:

• Temperature Tolerance - Ultracapacitors perform under a wide range of climate conditions, typically from +70 degrees Celsius to -40 degrees Celsius.
• High Current - Ultracapacitors are designed with low equivalent series resistance (ESR), and can deliver and absorb a high current. They are quickly charged, making them perfect for regenerative braking situations (i.e., capturing the energy of a train or other quick charge, quick release scenarios).
• Voltage Range - By packaging multiple cells in a module, any voltage requirement is attainable in a way that is lightweight and efficient.
• Long Life Cycle - The energy storage of an ultracapacitor is a highly reversible process. The process will move charge and ions only, and does not make or break chemical bonds (like a battery). This process allows for hundreds of thousands of charge/discharge cycles with minimal changes in performance over the product life cycle.