Trojan Battery Expands Industrial Line With New 2-Volt Designs Enhancing Transport And Installation

Santa Fe Springs (ots) - Trojan Battery Company, the world's
leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has expanded its
Industrial line offering of deep-cycle batteries for renewable energy
and backup power applications to include two new sizes. The new
2-volt additions are designed to make transport and installation of
the batteries easier as well as offer more design flexibility for a
variety of photovoltaic (PV) applications.

The new Industrial batteries include the IND27-2V model featuring
a 1457Ah capacity at C20, and the IND33-2V version that offers a 1794
Ah capacity at C20. The Industrial line is designed to support large
daily loads where the batteries are cycled regularly in a range of PV
systems including micro-grids, off-grid resorts, rural telecom
applications and more.

"Trojan Battery has taken great care in designing its Industrial
line to meet the unique requirements of our customers operating PV
systems in diverse regions around the world," said Bryan Godber,
Trojan's senior vice president of renewable energy. "Our broad
product portfolio of battery technologies is engineered to
specifically address a wide range of renewable energy applications.
Designed for high-capacity performance and rugged durability, the
newest additions to Trojan's high-capacity Industrial battery line
significantly expand the company's product offerings to address an
extensive scope of renewable energy and backup power applications."

To enhance safety, the new Industrial batteries also feature
customizable terminal protectors which increase protection against
shock or short circuiting and terminal corrosion. The protectors
feature perforated cut-outs along the sides and top enabling them to
be customized to fit the specific cable configuration required by
customer.

< more > Trojan's Industrial line is specifically designed for
deep-cycle use and optimized for deep discharge and recharge cycles
characteristic of renewable energy systems. It is engineered for
high-energy requirements delivering 1,500 cycles at 80 percent
depth-of- discharge, and features advanced battery technologies that
provide optimum performance. The Industrial line features the
following unique design elements.

Rugged Construction & Intelligent Design

The 2-volt cells of the new Industrial line additions are
assembled in a rugged polypropylene housing designed to protect the
internal plates from damage that may occur during transport and
installation. The cells are enclosed in a larger polyethylene outer
case that protects against damage caused by harsh environmental
conditions such as moisture and dirt buildup, as well as safeguards
against potential acid leaks. For added protection the thick-walled
case features a lattice-design that reinforces the outer case's
structural integrity. This dual container construction provides added
protection against extreme temperatures.

Trojan Advanced Battery Technologies

Engineered for high-energy requirements, the Industrial line
features the following advanced battery technologies that provide
optimum performance.

Alpha Plus® Paste with T2 Technology & DuraGrid Design

Trojan's Alpha Plus Paste is a proprietary, high-density paste
formulation precisely engineered to deliver outstanding battery
performance. This high-density paste optimizes porosity development
in the active material utilizing the active material more effectively
resulting in sustained battery performance over a longer period of
time. Trojan's T2 Technology features a patent-pending T2 metal agent
which is incorporated into Trojan's Alpha Plus Paste further
strengthening the electrochemical processing capabilities of the
paste. Together the Alpha Plus Paste with T2 Technology increase both
sustained capacity and total overall ampere-hours resulting in more
operating power.

Combined with the innovative DuraGrid design, which provides a
thick grid structure that resists corrosion, the Alpha Plus Paste
with T2 technology increases overall battery life. The Industrial
line's low-profile grid configuration also optimizes current flow
throughout the grid network and maximizes the amount of electrolyte
that can be added resulting in longer intervals between watering.

Reinforced Protection Wrap

Trojan's Industrial batteries are engineered with a robust
positive plate construction that enhances overall performance.
Trojan's DuraGrid technology combined with Alpha Plus paste securely
locks the active materials to the grid creating an exceptionally
strong positive plate. The Industrial line includes a five component
wrapping and insulating system comprised of a stranded vertical
slyver, which are filaments of glass wrapped around the positive
plate's active mass surface, a 20 mil backing bat and a secondary 20
mil horizontal compression mat. The entire mat is wrapped with
edge-protecting Koroseal that is heat bonded as well as bonded to the
plastic boot to protect the bottom of the plate and to keep the
Koroseal in place. The advanced plate construction protects against
shedding and assures the electrochemical performance of the battery's
active materials.

Maxguard® XL Separator

Exclusively available in Trojan's Industrial and Premium line
batteries is the Maxguard XL separator. Featuring a wide-channel
design, the Maxguard XL separator increases acid flow for optimum
battery performance. Thirty percent thicker than our standard
flooded battery separators, the Maxguard XL provides even greater
resistance to stratification which is a typical mode of failure in
batteries used in renewable energy systems.

About Trojan Battery Company

Trojan Battery Company is the world's leading manufacturer of
deep- cycle batteries, offering a complete portfolio of
technologically- advanced deep-cycle flooded, AGM and gel batteries
that provide maximum long-lasting performance to meet the
requirements of today's advancing renewable energy systems. Trojan
Battery Company, founded in 1925, is ISO 9001:2008 certified with
U.S.-based operations in California and Georgia. For more
information, visit www.trojanbatteryRE.com

Media Contact:
Kari Garcia
Senior Public Relations Specialist
Trojan Battery Company
562.236.3038
kgarcia@trojanbattery.com