Powering Reliability: Choosing the Right Battery Charger for Your Needs

In industries where uninterrupted power delivery is paramount – from mobility to material handling, telecom, and off-grid systems – selecting the right battery charger can drastically improve battery life, performance, and system efficiency. Valen Power offers a broad suite of chargers including Valen-branded, EPS, and Victron models, each engineered for specific applications. Let’s explore which […]
Powering People, Empowering Infrastructure

Critical Energy, Customised Solutions, Long-Term Support At Valen Power, our mission is clear: Power critical infrastructure to keep communities connected, safe, and resilient. From emergency communications to transport networks and remote power systems, we go beyond supplying batteries — we engineer energy solutions that deliver performance where it counts. We partner with clients across Australia […]
Ensuring Reliable Radio Communications Infrastructure Amidst Flooding

Radio communications infrastructure is often put under immense strain during severe weather events, leading to site outages and depleted backup batteries. While it may be tempting to assume the worst and replace all affected batteries, a systematic approach to assessment and recovery can help restore operations more efficiently and cost-effectively. Your Batteries Might Not Need […]
What Battery is Best for Fire Panels?

Fire panels play a critical role in protecting lives and property in Australia. They ensure timely detection of fire hazards and facilitate swift responses. However, using the wrong battery in these systems introduces a significant and often overlooked risk.
Why Do Lithium Batteries Explode?

Lithium batteries are an essential part of modern energy storage, powering everything from e-bikes to off-grid solar systems. However, they’ve also become the subject of significant misconceptions, especially when it comes to safety. Headlines about battery fires and explosions can be alarming, but understanding the science and engineering behind lithium batteries can help separate fact from fiction.
How to Test Fire Batteries

Batteries used within the Fire industry are required to be tested according to Australian Standards. Each state government has its own extra testing requirements. Along with Australian Standards, the Fire Protection Association of Australia (FPAA) have certain recommendations that need to be followed. Luckily for our clients, Valen Power has the preferred battery tester.
Navigating the Holiday Rush

As the holiday season approaches in Australia and New Zealand, businesses face a unique set of challenges. The surge in demand for essential goods, like batteries and energy storage solutions, can put a strain on supply chains, particularly with couriers handling the last-leg delivery.
How much Does It Cost to Ship Batteries?

Shipping lead-acid batteries across Australia and New Zealand involves various factors, especially considering the size, weight, and safety regulations surrounding these hazardous materials. Whether you’re in the fire protection, energy storage, or mobility industries, understanding shipping costs can help you make better decisions when ordering your batteries, chargers and accessories. At Valen, we know that […]
Can you charge Mobility Scooter Batteries with a car charger?

In this blog, the Valen team highlights some critical considerations if considering charging your mobility scooter or electric wheelchair batteries using a car charger.
Essential Safety Guidelines for Handling Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries

When handling VRLA batteries, safety is crucial. Although these batteries are widely used for their ‘sealed’, maintenance-free design, they still carry potential hazards if not managed correctly. It’s important for anyone working with or around these batteries to understand proper handling and safety practices to prevent injury and ensure the batteries function as intended. In […]
Enhancing Reliability and Sustainability: Transgrid’s Seamless Battery Bank Upgrade with Valen’s EnviroX-cel Technology

Valen worked with Transgrid to design a critical battery bank swap-out solution at their Hammonds Hill Site.
Understanding CCA and Ah in Fire System Batteries

If you work in fire systems, choosing the right battery is crucial to ensure power during emergencies. However, there’s often confusion between two important battery ratings: Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and Ampere hours (Ah). In this blog post, the experts at Valen will clarify the differences between these ratings and explain the significance of CCA […]