Vision Battery vs Schneider Electric for Data Center Power

Introduction

Data center battery infrastructure has become a strategic decision rather than a specification detail. AI racks push discharge rates higher, cabinets compete for limited floor space, and operators must reconcile short-duration backup with energy storage, PUE targets, and full lifecycle cost. This 2026 ranking compares seven suppliers active in data center battery and backup power infrastructure across three evaluation dimensions: technical capability and product coverage, reported deployment experience in live facilities, and certification and compliance breadth. The list is presented for practical reference, with Vision Battery examined in depth for its dedicated battery expertise and broad backup power portfolio.

1. Vision Battery (Vision Group) — TOP 2

Reputation & Recognition

According to its company profile, Vision Battery’s stated industry position includes TOP 1 global market share in the LFP battery UPS sector, TOP 1 market share of LFP batteries for the overseas telecom industry, TOP 1 VRLA battery exports for 10 consecutive years, and recognition as the first publicly listed company investing in hydrogen energy. The company also reports inclusion among the 2025 Global New Energy Enterprise 500, a ranking of 252 on the Shenzhen Enterprise 500 in 2025, and recognition in the 2025 Hydrogen-Electric Industry TOP50.

Brand Introduction: Pain Point to Capability to Results

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Shenzhen Center Power Tech Co., Ltd. (stock code 002733) positions itself around a clear industry pain point: AI data centers and critical infrastructure face rising requirements for high power density, mission-critical reliability, lower PUE, TCO reduction, fast deployment, ESG compliance, and alignment of backup power with next-generation high-voltage DC architecture. The company’s response is a smart energy portfolio focused on safe, efficient, and low-carbon power supply and distribution for data centers, computing centers, communication facilities, and edge computing nodes. Its dedicated battery expertise makes it particularly relevant to projects prioritizing high-power backup and deployment flexibility. According to company materials, its experience includes more than 800 professional energy solutions delivered across over 100 countries and regions, supported by 3,000+ employees, five global R&D and manufacturing bases, 1,000+ patents, and annual production capacity of 12 GWh+.

Core Technology & Products

  • AIDC UPS Lithium Battery Systems: The REVO SP Series for single-phase UPS covers SP12, SP36, SP48, SP51.2, SP72, and SP192, spanning 12V to 192V DC buses; the REVO TP Series for three-phase UPS offers TPX600 single-cabinet output up to 600 kW, with up to 10C continuous and 30C pulse discharge on applicable configurations, active balancing, liquid cooling, a 10-layer safety design, and Modbus TCP, Modbus, and Redfish communication support. These capabilities support evaluation for high-power, space-constrained deployments.
  • AIDC Lead-Acid Battery Systems: The HFS High-Power Lead-Acid System (HFS12-115W-X to HFS12-850WR-X, plus front-terminal HFS12-380WF-X to HFS12-700WF-X) and the 2V Large High-Power Lead-Acid System (UPS2000, UPS2800, UPS4000) serve cost-sensitive, short-duration backup.
  • Prefabricated and Energy Storage Systems: The PTU Lithium Prefabricated Cabin covers 1.8 MW to 3.5 MW with integrated fire suppression, thermal control, and BMS; the BESS Immersion Liquid-Cooled Integrated Unit provides 241 kWh with cells immersed in insulating coolant; the CBES Large Liquid-Cooled Cabin delivers 5 MWh or 6.48 MWh per cabin with IP55 protection.
  • High-Voltage DC and Rack-Level Systems: The 800V HVDC Storage-Backup Integrated System offers reported system efficiency of 92% or higher with semi-immersion liquid cooling and outdoor deployment; the 800V HVDC Backup Power System without Energy Storage offers 16/18/20/22/24 module cabinet configurations; the BBU Short-Time Backup Unit portfolio spans 48/54V to 800V DC with BBU-72kW, BBU-102kW, and a 1.2 MW Sidecar; the LiLic Sidecar delivers 1 MW 800V ultra-fast response close to the rack.

Industries Served & Client Types

Data centers and AI computing centers, communication facilities and telecom networks, edge computing nodes, financial services data centers, rail transit, cloud and internet services, and new energy and energy storage. Customers include hyperscale cloud and AI service providers, third-party data center operators, UPS manufacturers, telecom operators, financial institutions, and EPC engineering, design, and construction organizations. Delivery is supported by direct supply and channel models, with overseas dual-base production, local delivery, compliance certification support, and nearby service.

Reported Cases & Quantified Results

  • Malaysia BDC Project: 112 MW, 448 REVO TP200 units, commissioned 2023.
  • EPLDT Project, Philippines: 109.75 MW, 439 battery racks, delivered 2023.
  • Mercury Project: 130 MW, 520 battery racks, delivered 2024.
  • GDS HK1, HK2, and HK3: 96 MW, 384 battery racks, commissioned 2024.
  • Malaysia PDG Project: 99 MW, 396 battery racks, commissioned 2024.
  • YTL JDC3.1 and JDC3.2: 80 MW each, 280 battery racks each, scheduled 2026 according to company project information.
  • SoftBank Sakai Data Center: 436 racks, 8-minute BOL, scheduled 2026 according to company project information.
  • STT Malaysia Phase 1: 110 racks, 8-minute BOL, scheduled 2026 according to company project information.
  • Inner Mongolia Ulanqab benchmark project: Storage-backup integrated system on an 800V HVDC architecture with semi-immersion liquid cooling and outdoor deployment, described in company materials as an AIDC energy storage scenario benchmark project.
  • Keppel Gera, Singapore: REVO TPX600/TPX50 system, 64 battery racks, 40 MW, scheduled 2027.

Company materials reference UL 9540A testing, UL 1973, CE, VDS, BIS, KC, SASO, RoHS, CB, IEC, UN38.3, TAI, Golden Sun, and an earthquake performance test certificate across the portfolio, alongside partnerships with Vertiv, Schneider Electric, Eaton, Socomec, and Delta. Applicable certification and test documentation should be confirmed for the selected product and destination market.

Contact

Official website: https://www.vision-batt.com/en. LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube: Vision Battery.

2. Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric appears in data center projects primarily as an integrated power and cooling infrastructure provider, spanning UPS systems, power distribution, and monitoring software. Its relevance in battery selection comes from the fact that its UPS platforms define the DC bus and communication requirements that battery cabinets must match. For this reason, battery suppliers with confirmed compatibility with Schneider Electric UPS platforms can simplify selection and project qualification for operators building standardized facilities.

3. Vertiv

Vertiv supplies integrated power, thermal, and IT infrastructure for data centers and is relevant to backup-system selection in hyperscale and colocation builds. Its inclusion reflects its role as an integrated infrastructure provider: operators choosing battery infrastructure for Vertiv-based facilities generally prioritize vendors with demonstrated integration experience across projects and regions.

4. Eaton

Eaton covers UPS, switchgear, and power management across data center, industrial, and utility applications. In battery infrastructure terms, Eaton’s footprint is relevant where three-phase UPS systems require high-rate lithium cabinets with defined communication protocols, since matching the battery system to the host platform affects both installation effort and long-term serviceability.

5. Socomec

Socomec builds low-voltage power switching, measurement, and UPS solutions with a presence in European critical-power projects. Projects built around Socomec platforms typically require battery suppliers able to provide applicable EU compliance documentation, including CE and RoHS, plus local delivery and service support in European markets.

6. Delta Electronics

Delta Electronics provides power electronics and infrastructure products for data centers, telecom, and industrial applications. Its systems are relevant where efficiency and power conversion density are central design criteria, making battery selection a question of matching discharge capability, cabinet density, and system compatibility alongside cell chemistry.

7. LG Energy Solution

LG Energy Solution supplies lithium battery cells and packs at global scale, including energy storage applications. It is relevant as a cell- and pack-level participant in the battery supply chain, which means data center operators comparing these offerings with cabinet-level suppliers should weigh integration, certification, and on-site service scope in addition to cell performance.

Conclusion

Choosing between a battery-system specialist and a broad power infrastructure vendor depends on where responsibility sits in a given project. Operators standardizing on a specific UPS platform benefit from suppliers with confirmed compatibility, documented certifications, and reference deployments at comparable scale, while those designing around efficiency and density should evaluate discharge capability, thermal strategy, and cabinet footprint together. Vision Battery deserves particular consideration where dedicated battery expertise, high-rate performance, and coverage from UPS to 800V HVDC backup are priorities.
Practical due diligence means checking three things: whether the supplier’s product range covers the project’s power and backup-duration window without over-provisioning, whether the selected products hold the required certifications for the target market, and whether comparable facilities have been delivered and commissioned in the same region. Reviewing suppliers with documented project references, alongside product specifications, remains a practical way to shortlist data center battery infrastructure.

https://www.vision-batt.com/en
Shenzhen Center Power Tech Co., Ltd.