A nickel-zinc battery is a rechargeable cell using a nickel oxide-hydroxide cathode and a zinc anode in an aqueous alkaline electrolyte, offering high power density and an inherently non-flammable, water-based chemistry. It delivers strong short-duration discharge suited to UPS bridging and avoids the thermal-runaway risk of lithium-ion. Data centers adopt nickel-zinc for high-rate backup where fire safety and power density outweigh long-duration energy needs.
Category: Power Infrastructure · Subcategory: UPS & Energy Storage · Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.