Lithium Technology Corporation (LTC) has announced that it will market an advanced lithium-ion battery for pitch control systems of wind generators.

The ultra-high power battery, developed in conjunction with HARTING Technology Group for a 2.5MW class wind power generator was successfully tested in a wind park in Germany. In just the first two months of this year, LTC has received orders for 12 wind power generator projects. LTC's subsidiary GAIA Akkumulatorrenwerke (GAIA) teamed up with HARTING to design the 648 Wh battery consisting of 24 of LTC's 7.5Ah cells. The companies have agreed on a non-exclusive joint marketing effort to supply the innovative back-up system to the wind power industry. LTC will develop and manufacture the lithium-ion cells and supply the battery management system, which will be assembled by HARTING using its unique connector technology. HARTING will also be responsible for marketing, sales, integration into the wind generator's electrical systems, and after sales service.