Electrochem's Rechargeable High Temp Cells

Electrochem Commercial Power is developing rechargeable cells for high temperature environments.

The company’s primary lithium cells have been widely used for demanding applications such as petroleum exploration because of their ability to operate reliably even thousands of feet under the earth’s surface, where temperatures may exceed 150°C. Secondary cells will be highly desirable for these applications because they can be recharged on-site. In addition, high temperature rechargeable cells will provide a reliable power source for “smart wells” and other new technologies that require remote installation in harsh environments.

The Electrochem development team is led by Dr. Arden Johnson. The cell will be available for prototype sampling in 2006.