SuperBattery-based Short-Duration UPS: Safe Backup Power for up to 15 Minutes

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are a critical part of modern infrastructure, whether you're protecting a hyperscale data center, ensuring critical power delivery in a hospital, or bridging to a generator after a grid failure. But not all UPS applications require hours of backup time.

In fact, most critical facilities rely on short-duration UPS systems, providing anywhere from a few seconds to fifteen minutes of backup time. These UPS systems are designed to cover power dips, switchovers, or grid instability events. For these short windows, Skeleton's SuperBattery technology is an ideal fit: it has the power, the lifetime, the safety, and the reliability to provide the lowest total cost of ownership compared to competing technologies.

A new standard for high-power UPS

Traditional short-duration UPS systems rely on lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries, but these technologies were never designed for the extreme power demands and fast response times needed for the job. 

With power density up to 10x higher than conventional lithium-ion, almost instant response, and a long lifetime, SuperBattery delivers what other technologies can’t: a reliable, compact, and long-lasting solution for applications where performance is non-negotiable.

SuperBattery-powered UPS systems are ideal for the <1-minute needs of hyperscale and cloud data centers and the 10-15-minute requirements of critical infrastructure and industrial loads.

Designed and manufactured in Finland, Skeleton's SuperBattery UPS systems meet European quality and performance standards while bringing cutting-edge innovation to a global market. These systems are built with field-proven technology, already deployed in some of the world’s most demanding industrial and transportation environments.

The small footprint offers a big advantage

Footprint and volume are increasingly critical factors for UPS system deployment, especially in high-density environments like data centers. SuperBattery UPS units offer a significantly smaller physical footprint than legacy systems: it is up to 60% smaller than lead-acid equivalents and 30-40% smaller than standard lithium-ion setups.

The reduction in footprint means more room for computing capacity, optimizing thermal performance, and reducing installation complexity and cost. In facilities where every rack or cabinet counts, space efficiency translates directly to lower CAPEX and operational expenses.

High power matters, but safety is not optional

For short-duration UPS needs, where energy capacity is less important than power delivery and reliability, SuperBattery is often the most economical option available, especially when lifecycle costs and downtime risks are factored in. In addition, SuperBattery is very safe compared to traditional battery technologies.

• • No risk of thermal runaway
  • No need for active cooling
  • No toxic heavy metals
  • Long service life = fewer replacements and less waste

Bridging the gap

In the high-power UPS application, the SuperBattery is doing literally what it was designed for: briding the power gap, but also bridging the gap between high-power energy storage technologies, such as supercapacitors, and high-energy technologies, such as li-ion.

In most backup scenarios, it’s not about running systems for hours, but riding through the few seconds or minutes of gap from other power sources. A SuperBattery-powered UPS does just that, with unmatched speed and reliability.

Skeleton’s SuperBattery UPS systems are modular, scalable, and designed for fast integration into existing infrastructure. Whether you're retrofitting an aging lead-acid system or building a next-generation data center, our team can tailor the solution to fit your power requirements, space constraints, and operational goals.