Samsung SDI Debuts Cylindrical LFP Battery and AI Data Center Battery Lineup at DCWA 2026
Samsung SDI is showcasing batteries built for AI data centers at DCWA 2026 in Singapore, including the first public unveiling of its next-generation cylindrical LFP cell.
- Sept. 29, 2026
- More than 600
- 4
- 21700
What Happened
Samsung SDI announced it is showcasing battery solutions and a product lineup optimized for AI data centers at Data Center World Asia (DCWA) 2026, which opened in Singapore on Sept. 29. DCWA is Asia's largest data center exhibition, bringing together the entire data center ecosystem from design and construction to operations and management, with more than 600 companies participating this year. At the show, Samsung SDI's exhibition booth features four dedicated zones covering Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Battery Backup Unit (BBU), Samsung Battery Box (SBB) and a Cell Line-up.
- UPS zone, at the center of the booth: the company's uninterruptible power supply solution for data centers.
- BBU zone: cylindrical batteries optimized for emergency backup power in AI data centers.
- SBB zone: prismatic LFP batteries designed for Samsung Battery Box (SBB) 2.0, the company's integrated energy storage system (ESS) solution.
- Cell Line-up zone: the company's battery cell lineup.
At the UPS zone, located at the center of the booth, Samsung SDI is showing a UPS solution that recently became the first in the world to satisfy all requirements of the Indoor Large Scale Fire Test (Indoor LSFT) conducted by UL Solutions, a global safety science certifier. LSFT is a safety evaluation designed to verify the risks of battery explosions and thermal propagation. Samsung SDI says its UPS solution satisfied all test requirements, demonstrating industry-leading safety performance.
The BBU zone features Samsung SDI's cylindrical battery lineup optimized for emergency backup power applications in AI data centers, including its high-power, high-capacity 21700 nickel-based battery equipped with a bottom-vent design for enhanced safety. The exhibition also marks the first time the company is unveiling its cylindrical LFP battery. Based on Samsung SDI's proprietary structural technology, the battery delivers enhanced power output and capacity while further improving safety.
The SBB zone showcases prismatic lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries designed for Samsung Battery Box (SBB) 2.0, Samsung SDI's integrated energy storage system (ESS) solution. By combining the company's proprietary prismatic form factor with LFP chemistry, the batteries offer enhanced performance and safety. During the exhibition, Samsung SDI will meet with global customers to share updates on technology development and conduct marketing activities, and it will also participate in a technical conference to present its battery solutions.
“Building on our battery technologies that deliver enhanced performance and safety, SAMSUNG SDI will continue to introduce differentiated solutions that address the diverse needs of data center customers.”
Previously from Samsung SDI
In July 2026, Samsung SDI's uninterruptible power supply batteries became the first globally to pass UL Solutions' new Indoor Large-Scale Fire Test, which the company presented as proof of advanced fire safety for AI data center energy storage. That same month, at its 56th anniversary ceremony, CEO Joo Sun Choi pointed to an expected earnings turnaround this year and called for the company to become an AI-native company.
- Samsung SDI UPS Batteries First to Pass UL Solutions Indoor Large-Scale Fire Test
- Samsung SDI CEO Joo Sun Choi Highlights Earnings Turnaround and AI Transformation at 56th Anniversary
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Samsung SDI's official releases.
Why this matters
AI data centers need backup power that is both powerful and safe, and Samsung SDI is positioning its UPS, BBU and energy storage batteries for that market. The company says it is meeting with global customers at the show to share technology development updates, so the products on display are aimed at winning data center buyers. Safety is a central selling point: its UPS solution is the first in the world to pass UL Solutions' Indoor Large Scale Fire Test.
Terms in This Story
- UPS
- Uninterruptible Power Supply: a system that provides emergency power to equipment when the main power source fails or fluctuates.
- BBU
- Battery Backup Unit: a battery module that supplies emergency backup power to servers or other equipment.
- LFP
- Lithium iron phosphate, a lithium-ion battery chemistry known for thermal stability and long cycle life.
- ESS
- Energy Storage System: a system that stores electrical energy so it can be used later.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.