3.6V 19Ah Li-SOCl₂ Pack for 15,000-Node Off-Grid Smart Meter Network
15,000 nodes · zero replacements
Challenge
A Kenyan utility needed to deploy 15,000 smart meters in rural areas with no grid power. Batteries had to last 8+ years without replacement, operate at +45°C ambient, and integrate with NB-IoT communication modules.
Our Solution
We designed 3.6V 19Ah Li-SOCl₂ primary battery packs with ultra-low self-discharge PCM (<1%/year), NB-IoT module power-rail integration, and wide-temperature solder joints rated for -40°C to +85°C.
Voltage
3.6V (1S Li-SOCl₂)
Capacity
19Ah (68.4Wh)
Self-Discharge
<1% per year
Communication
NB-IoT module rail
Temp Range
-40°C to +85°C
Projected Life
8+ years
