GS Battery

What GS Battery does

GS Yuasa Energy Solutions, Inc. (operating as GS Battery) is a US-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's GS Yuasa Corporation, established in 2019 to address North American energy storage and reserve power markets. The company sells Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA — NP, NPX, PWL, PYL, PYB, PXL, SWU, YUVOLT, Goldtop), Lithium-ion (LIM Series, including the LIM50EL-12 UPS module), and Advanced Nanocarbon Lead-Acid (SLR-1000, SLR Series) batteries targeting UPS, telecommunications, renewable energy storage, alarm and security, and fiber-to-the-home applications. Core technical differentiators include a 10-year design life UPS battery (SWU Series) with thermal-runaway mitigation and a 2V nanocarbon lead-acid cell rated for 5,000 cycles at 70% depth of discharge.

Name

GS Battery

Legal name

GS Yuasa Energy Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://gsbattery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GS Yuasa Energy Solutions (GS Battery) is the US subsidiary of Japan's GS Yuasa Corporation, selling VRLA, lithium-ion, and advanced nanocarbon lead-acid batteries for UPS, telecom, renewable energy, alarm/security, and FTTP markets across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Batteries and Energy Storage

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial battery manufacturing
• VRLA lead-acid batteries
• Lithium-ion energy storage
• UPS backup power systems
• Telecom reserve power

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Battery Product Sales: Sale of industrial and consumer batteries including VRLA, lithium-ion, and advanced lead-acid technologies for UPS, telecom, renewable energy, alarm/security, and FTTP applications.
2. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through GS Battery Online Store for FTTP and general-purpose batteries.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GS Yuasa Energy Solutions manufactures and distributes Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA), advanced nanocarbon lead-acid, and lithium-ion batteries for UPS backup power, telecommunications, renewable energy storage, alarm and security systems, and fiber-to-the-premises applications. The company sells through authorized resellers, direct enterprise field sales, and a consumer web store, serving industrial and commercial customers in the North American market.

Product overview

GS Yuasa Energy Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of battery products and energy storage solutions spanning Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) and Lithium-ion technologies. The core product lines include Advanced Lead-Acid batteries with nanocarbon technology (SLR-1000), the LIM Series lithium-ion batteries for industrial applications, and various VRLA battery series organized by application (PWL/PYL/PXB for telecom, SWU/NP/NPX for UPS, SLR for renewable energy, YUVOLT for alarm security, and Goldtop HG for FTTH). The company serves UPS, Reserve Power, Telecom, and General-Purpose markets with superior battery products backed by 100+ years of GS Yuasa Corporation expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PWL & PYL Series Telecom Batteries Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid batteries designed for telecommunications reserve power applications, including telecom tower backup and network infrastructure. Part of the VRLA reserve power product line.
• PYB Series Broadband CATV Batteries Lead-acid batteries designed for broadband and CATV (cable television) telecommunications applications requiring reliable reserve power for headend and outside-plant equipment.
• PXL Series Lead-Acid Batteries Lead-acid batteries for telecom applications, providing reserve power for telecommunications network infrastructure.
• SWU Series UPS Batteries Best-in-class UPS system batteries with 10-year design life, thermal runaway elimination, and controlled charge current in high temperatures. Designed for mission-critical UPS applications.
• NP and NPX Series Industrial Batteries Industrial-grade VRLA batteries for UPS systems and alarm/security applications, providing reliable reserve power where proven dependability is required.
• SLR Series Renewable Energy Batteries Deep-cycle batteries utilizing advanced nanocarbon technology, designed for renewable energy applications including solar and wind energy storage. The flagship SLR-1000 provides 5000 cycles at 70% depth of discharge.
• LIM Series Lithium-Ion Batteries Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries successfully used in satellites, trains, submarines, heavy industrial lifters, and energy storage systems. Known for performance, technology, and reliability in extreme-duty applications.
• YUVOLT Series Alarm and Security Batteries Batteries designed for alarm and security system applications, providing reliable backup power for continuous protection during power outages.
• Goldtop HG FTTH Fiber-to-the-Home Batteries Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) backup batteries designed for consumer fiber optic broadband installations, providing power for ONT equipment during outages. Sold via the dedicated GS Battery Online Store.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000 cycles at 70% depth of discharge for SLR-1000 Nanocarbon battery
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EnerSys: EnerSys is a global leader in industrial batteries, including VRLA and lithium products for UPS, telecom, and renewable energy applications. It is the most directly comparable US-headquartered peer to GS Battery, with overlapping chemistries, end-markets, and distribution channels.
• East Penn Manufacturing: East Penn is one of the largest privately-held battery manufacturers in North America, producing lead-acid batteries for automotive, industrial, UPS, and reserve power applications. It directly competes with GYES in the North American industrial VRLA market.
• C&D Technologies: C&D Technologies manufactures stationary batteries for UPS, telecom, and renewable energy applications. It competes head-to-head with GYES in reserve power and VRLA battery sales to enterprise and utility customers.
• Exide Technologies: Exide Technologies is a global battery manufacturer with deep roots in lead-acid products for industrial, automotive, and reserve power markets. It is a direct peer in the lead-acid industrial battery category that constitutes the bulk of GYES's product mix.
• Trojan Battery Company: Trojan Battery specializes in deep-cycle lead-acid and lithium batteries for renewable energy, golf, and floor cleaning applications. It directly overlaps with GYES's SLR-1000 and renewable energy storage focus on deep-cycle performance.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft, owned by TotalEnergies, designs and manufactures advanced batteries for industrial applications including UPS, telecom, and renewable energy storage, with a strong lithium-ion portfolio. It is a direct competitor to GYES in industrial lithium and reserve power markets.
• VARTA AG: VARTA AG is a European battery manufacturer producing lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial, automotive, and micro-mobility applications. It competes with GYES in industrial and reserve power battery segments in overlapping geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Panasonic Energy: Panasonic Energy is one of the largest battery manufacturers globally, with a broad portfolio spanning automotive, industrial, and consumer lithium-ion. It serves as a broad incumbent in the same overall battery industry and overlaps with GYES in UPS and telecom reserve power.
• LG Energy Solution: LG Energy Solution is a global leader in lithium-ion batteries primarily for automotive and energy storage applications. It represents a broader incumbent threat as lithium displaces lead-acid in the same end-markets GYES serves.
• BYD Company: BYD is a major Chinese battery and EV manufacturer with significant lithium iron phosphate (LFP) energy storage product lines. As a broad incumbent with aggressive cost positioning, BYD represents a long-term competitive force in industrial and grid-scale energy storage that competes with GYES's renewable storage offerings.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GSBatteryUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gs-battery-usa-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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