Safe, Scalable Battery Technology
Modular Energy Storage Solutions Built for Performance in All Conditions.
Non-flammable. No HVAC. No fire suppression. No augmentation. Operating from -40 to 55 degrees Celsius with a 15-year daily cycle warranty and full domestic manufacturing. Built on proven, fully recyclable chemistry and manufactured in Michigan, ABC systems deliver reliable performance in environments where failure is not an option.
Clare, Michigan
American Manufacturing. Proven Chemistry. Designed for Deployment.
Advanced Battery Concepts is a vertically integrated battery manufacturer headquartered in Clare, Michigan. We took lead-acid, one of the most proven and recycled battery chemistries in the world, and innovated it further with patented bipolar architecture for stationary energy storage applications. With more than 17 years of engineering, 85+ granted patents, and a purpose-built Manufacturing 4.0 facility, ABC delivers resilient, simple, and non-flammable systems designed for operational success in typical, and edge storage use cases across North America.
Scalable Deployment
One Modular Unit. Three Ways to Deploy.
The CEES™ 48 kWh cartridge is ABC's modular building block. It can be deployed in outdoor-rated enclosures for smaller projects, BoxBe ISO containers for mid-range deployments, or BatteryBarn™ facilities for utility-scale storage.
Direct Deployment
CEES™ units deploy in outdoor-rated enclosures linked to wall-mounted inverters:
- NEMA3R/IP55 rated for any environment
- No building required
- Ideal for remote sites, microgrids, and island infrastructure
Containerized Storage
Pre-integrated CEES™ cartridges in standard ISO containers:
- 10-foot containers (384 kWh) or 20-foot (768 kWh)
- Factory tested, transportable by standard flatbed
- Deploy in weeks, not months
Utility-Scale Facility
A purpose-built warehouse facility housing aggregated CEES™ cartridges:
- No cell-level HVAC
- Fire suppression not needed
- No capacity augmentation
Proven Environments
Where Others Fail, ABC Performs
From desert heat to arctic cold to coastal exposure, ABC is built for environments where conventional storage technologies face added complexity, cost, or risk.
A Simpler Alternative for Critical Infrastructure
Why Advanced Bipolar Lead Storage
When evaluating energy storage for critical infrastructure, the decision is not only about energy density. It is about safety, simplicity, reliability, and long-term performance.
| Specification | ABC Bipolar Lead | Lithium-Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Fire / Thermal Runaway Risk | Zero: non-flammable aqueous chemistry | High: active suppression mandatory |
| HVAC Requirement | Forced air | Complex HVAC |
| Ambient Temperature Range | -40 C to 55 C | 15 C to 35 C (typical) |
| Flood / Saltwater Exposure | Survives: sealed aqueous system | Catastrophic failure |
| Fire Suppression Systems | Not needed | Mandatory, significant cost |
| Recyclability | 100%: existing lead infrastructure | Partial: complex, costly processes |
| Supply Chain | Domestic (Michigan), zero FEOC risk | Global, FEOC concerns |
| 20-Year Total Cost | No augmentation or end-of-life costs | High augmentation costs and end-of-life costs |
Why Customers and Investors Choose ABC
Designed for Deployment
ABC IP is engineered to be scaled in real-world environments, not to entertain people in a lab.
- Historically proven chemistry built on well-understood science
- Operating deployments in demanding remote environments with The National Park Service
- ArcActive program supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), following extensive technical and manufacturing diligence for Grid-Scale and microgrid storage in the Australian Outback and Australia's utility infrastructure
- Collaboration with the University of Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP) on hybrid power systems for mission-critical applications
- Domestic manufacturing in Clare, Michigan
Together, these programs provide stress-tested deployments for third-party validation of ABC's technology.
Many domestic storage companies are innovating non-lithium pathways to storage. While many of their lab concepts may be attractive to investors, these technologies seem to break down quickly as they get closer to real-world deployments at scale. New chemistries come with new sets of issues, and great project risk. At ABC, we avoid this by offering advanced bipolar lead technology in a deployable platform at any scale. With our modular simplicity, proven chemistry, and inherent safety, we are well positioned in a growing industry that demands domestic, non-lithium storage solutions.
Manufacturing 4.0
Built in Michigan. Automated. Scalable.
ABC's Clare, Michigan facility was designed to support scalable production with advanced automation, quality control, and domestic supply chain alignment. For customers and partners, that means a more resilient path to scaled manufacturing and reduced dependence on foreign battery supply chains strained by scarcity and geopolitical issues.
In the News
Industry Recognition and Updates
April 2025 · The Washington Times
America's Battery Industry: Building Our Energy Future on Proven Domestic Expertise
ABC featured in coverage of domestic battery manufacturing and the role of proven lead-acid chemistry in America's energy future.
March 2025 · Pacific Northwest National Laboratory / BCI
ABC Participates in Consortium for Advancing Next Generation of Lead-Based Battery Systems
Stakeholders from leading energy storage companies and three national labs collaborate to improve grid-scale battery technology.
July 2024 · Battery Council International
U.S. Lead Battery Industry Contributes 106,050 Jobs and $35 Billion in Economic Output
New study highlights the economic impact of the domestic lead battery industry and its role in critical infrastructure.
May 2022 · PR Newswire / BCI
Advanced Battery Concepts Receives 2022 BCI Innovation Award
ABC recognized by Battery Council International for innovation in bipolar lead battery technology and GreenSeal manufacturing.
Product Literature
Technical Resources and Deployment Materials
Detailed specifications, deployment configurations, and product information for customers, partners, and project stakeholders.
BatteryBarn™ One-Pager
5 MW / 20 MWh utility-scale facility overview. Key specifications, footprint comparison, and cost advantages.
PDF DownloadBoxBe Product Brochure
Containerized energy storage in 10-foot and 20-foot ISO configurations. Specifications, dimensions, and deployment details.
PDF DownloadCEES™ Product Brochure
The 48 kWh modular building block. Technical specifications, architecture overview, and warranty details.
PDF DownloadCase Studies
Real-World Deployment Results
Download detailed case studies from ABC deployments in the field.
Manitou Islands Project Spotlight
Off-grid energy storage deployment for the U.S. National Park Service on South Manitou Island, supporting critical park operations in a remote Great Lakes environment.
PDF DownloadChino Lead-Acid BESS Facility Case Study
Grid-connected lead-acid battery energy storage system at the Chino facility, demonstrating long-duration cycling performance and operational simplicity.
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