Frequently Asked Questions

How should I evaluate cost-effectiveness when considering the introduction of SCiB™?

When evaluating cost-effectiveness, it is important to consider TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). TCO refers to the total ownership cost paid from the time a battery is introduced and operated until it is eventually disposed of. Battery life has a significant impact on TCO.

Batteries with a short life require frequent replacement, and each replacement involves purchasing new batteries and carrying out maintenance, increasing operating costs. As a result, even if the initial introduction cost is low, TCO tends to be high. In contrast, batteries with a long life can eliminate the need for battery replacement or significantly reduce the number of replacements. This helps reduce costs during operation and can keep TCO low regardless of the initial introduction cost.

SCiB™ is a long-life lithium-ion battery that can maintain 70% or more of its capacity even after more than 20,000* charge/discharge cycles. By adopting SCiB™, economical operation with lower TCO can be achieved.

If the usage environment and operating conditions, such as frequency of use, charge/discharge conditions, and installation environment, are known, an approximate TCO can be estimated. Please feel free to contact us for details.
*Measured with a 20Ah cell under certain specified conditions.

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