Saft launches world's first long term warranty extension option for domestic Li-ion energy storage modules / Intersolar Europe Munich, Germany June 4 to 6 2014 Booth B1.120

RMunich (ots) -

- Saft Li-ion Energy Storage Systems ensure the effective grid
integration of solar PV at all levels from enhancing domestic
self-consumption through to megawatt scale installations that
support the operation of large PV generation plant as an
integral element of power networks.

- Saft is now offering a warranty extension of up to 15 years for
Synerion® Storage Systems integrated into Bosch's BPT-S 5 Hybrid
intelligent energy management and storage solution.

Saft, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of high-tech
industrial batteries, is at Intersolar Europe 2014 to show how
lithium-ion (Li-ion) Energy Storage Systems (ESS) offer commercially
attractive solutions for the effective grid integration of solar
photovoltaic (PV) installations. Visitors to Booth B1.120 can see how
Saft covers the full spectrum of applications from the Intensium®
Home systems that enhance domestic self-consumption, through
Intensium® Smart systems that manage power flows in smart grid and
smart building applications, right up to the Intensium® Max
containerized systems for megawatt scale power plant and grid
support.

The major highlight of the booth is Saft's demonstration of total
confidence in the long-life performance of its Li-ion batteries by
becoming the first manufacturer anywhere in the world to offer an
extended warranty of up to 15 years.

The Intersolar Europe event is expected to confirm the current
high level of interest in residential ESS solutions that enhance
domestic self-consumption with news of the Euro 50 million support
program by the German Ministry of Environment (BMU). Saft is ideally
positioned to respond to the particular needs of this fast growing
sector through its leadership in Li-ion technology established by an
extensive, long-term product test and development program. This
program has shown that Saft's VL Li-ion battery technology is
superior to other commercially available Li-ion technologies in both
calendar life and cycle life. In extended cycling in particular, Saft
batteries maintain a high capacity, even after more than 7,000
charge/discharge cycles.

Extended warranty option for Synerion modules

Saft's domestic scale ESS solutions are based on its Synerion
Li-ion battery modules, each of which delivers around 2 kWh energy
and up to 4 kW power. A key initiative for Saft at Intersolar Europe
is the launch of an optional warranty extension of up to 15 years for
the Synerion Storage Systems installed as part of Bosch's innovative
BPT- S 5 Hybrid intelligent energy management and storage solution.
This move makes Saft the first manufacturer anywhere in the world to
demonstrate this level of confidence in the reliability and long-
life of Its Li-ion technology by offering an extended warranty.

The technologically mature, fully commercialized Bosch BPT-S 5
Hybrid system, launched in 2012, integrates a solar inverter, an
energy management system and Saft's Synerion modules. It is fully
certified and safety tested and Bosch has hundreds of installers
trained in the installation of the units.

Expertise in demanding Li-ion battery applications

Saft's expertise is based on years of experience in the most
demanding battery applications, such as spaceflight and satellites,
that has helped accelerate the technical development of robust and
reliable Li-ion solutions. As a result, Saft is unique in the broad
scope of its 'end to end' activities that cover everything from
ongoing research and development, through high-volume manufacture of
individual Li-ion cells, to the design and building of battery
modules, the installation and commissioning of complete turnkey
systems and on to after-sales service.

About Saft

Saft (Euronext: Saft) is a world leading designer and manufacturer
of advanced technology batteries for industry. The Group is the
world's leading manufacturer of nickel batteries and primary lithium
batteries for the industrial infrastructure and processes,
transportation, civil and military electronics' markets. Saft is the
world leader in space and defence batteries with its Li-ion
technologies which are also deployed in the energy storage,
transportation and telecommunication network markets. More than 3,800
employees in 18 countries, 14 manufacturing sites and an extensive
sales network all contribute to accelerating the Group's growth for
the future. Saft batteries. Designed for industry.
www.saftbatteries.com

A photograph showing Saft's Synerion Energy Storage Modules can be
downloaded at http://imageshack.com/a/img834/5769/f6yr.jpg

Press contact:

Saft
Jill Ledger,
Saft Corporate Communications and Institutional Relations Director
Tel: +33 1 49 93 17 77,
e-mail: jill.ledger@saftbatteries.com

Marie-Christine Guihéneuf,
Saft IBG Communication Manager,
Tel: + 33 1 49 93 17 16,
e-mail: marie-christine.guiheneuf@saftbatteries.com

Six Degrees
Andrew Bartlett,
Tel: + 44 118 900 0860,
e-mail: andrew.bartlett@sixdegreespr.com

Brunswick
Julien Trosdorf,
Tél.: + 33 1 53 96 83 95

Benoît Grange,
Tél.: + 33 1 53 96 83 89
e-mail: saft@brunswickgroup.com