Aerojet Rocketdyne and ZAF Energy team up

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“Our battery management systems provide unprecedented control and health monitoring capabilities for a variety of energy storage solutions,” said Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president Eileen Drake. “With this new ZAF agreement we’re expanding our power systems portfolio.”

Randy Moore, president and CEO of ZAF Energy Systems, added: “Nickel-zinc batteries are ideally suited to replace lead-acid batteries where performance, weight and lifecycle requirements need to be improved. We are excited to work with Aerojet Rocketdyne. Together we will make our nickel-zinc battery systems smarter and expand our reach for mission-critical applications.”

While nickel-zinc batteries do not require a battery management system (BMS) for cell balancing and safety while charging, a BMS can enhance reliability and greatly extend battery lifecycle for aerospace and defense applications. The new energy storage system being produced by ZAF and Aerojet Rocketdyne is a safe, technically advanced and cost-effective alternative to traditional batteries for space and military applications.