Emerging Power manufactures custom, high-reliability battery assemblies optimized for Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), smart gas and water meters, and remote wireless industrial sensors. With over 120 years of collective battery engineering expertise in our Hackensack, New Jersey facility, we support global OEMs and Tier-1 contract manufacturers through every phase—from cell chemistry evaluation and BMS pulse design to full-scale production and regulatory transport certification.
Deploying utility smart meters requires uninterrupted operational lifespans ranging from 10 to 20 years under harsh outdoor conditions without maintenance. Utility companies benefit significantly from automated data transmission, eliminating manual meter reading errors and minimizing operational field expenses.
Emerging Power designs primary Lithium-Thionyl Chloride (Li-SOCl2) and Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li-MnO2) battery packs engineered specifically to deliver stable operating voltage, extremely low self-discharge rates (<1% per year), and high-pulse capability for cellular, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, and Wireless M-Bus communication modules.
Wireless gas and water meters utilize secure radio communications via Home Area Networks (HAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). Unlike main-powered electric meters, gas and water meters rely entirely on internal battery power to operate flow sensors, electronic registers, automated shut-off valves, and long-range RF transceivers.
Our engineering team integrates advanced pulse-handling battery technology to handle the transient peak currents required during data transmission while maintaining ultra-low quiescent current drain during standby. This guarantees reliable daily consumption reporting, instantaneous leak detection alerts, and anti-tamper security monitoring.
Smart parking management systems utilize in-ground wireless geomagnetic sensors, optical nodes, and surface meters to monitor space occupancy in real time. Whenever a vehicle enters or leaves a space, pavement-embedded sensors wake up to transmit occupancy telemetry to municipal traffic networks.
Emerging Power designs robust rechargeable (Li-Ion / LiFePO4) and primary battery assemblies enclosed in weather-resistant casing designed to withstand heavy vehicular loads, subterranean moisture, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
Emerging Power assists OEMs in selecting and customizing optimal chemistry combinations for specific operating life profiles.
| Battery Chemistry | Nominal Voltage | Operating Temp. Range | Self-Discharge Rate | Primary Application Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium Thionyl Chloride (Li-SOCl2) | 3.6 V | -55°C to +85°C / +130°C | < 1% per year | Smart Gas & Water Meters, AMR/AMI, Long-Life IoT Sensors |
| Li-SOCl2 + HLC Pulse Capacitor | 3.6 V (High Pulse) | -40°C to +85°C | < 1% per year | Cellular (NB-IoT, LTE-M, 5G) Smart Utility Meters |
| Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li-MnO2) | 3.0 V | -40°C to +70°C | < 1% per year | Smart Parking Sensors, RF Asset Tracking, Electronic Registers |
| Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | 3.2 V (Rechargeable) | -20°C to +60°C | < 3% per month | Solar-Assisted Smart Parking Terminals, Outdoor Gateways |
| Custom Lithium-Ion (NMC) | 3.6 V - 3.7 V (Rechargeable) | -20°C to +60°C | < 2% per month | Handheld Meter Reading Terminals, High-Power IoT Hubs |
Certified quality management systems ensuring consistent OEM precision.
Complete safety testing for worldwide air, sea, and land shipping.
In-house electronic engineers designing custom protection circuit boards.
Hackensack, NJ assembly plant supporting critical infrastructure projects.
