How Clinics Use CTECHI’s 15 kW/30 kWh BESS for Vaccine Fridge Backup
Maintaining a stable +2 °C to +8 °C temperature for vaccines and lab reagents is non‑negotiable in modern healthcare. But what happens when power outages occur? Many labs, clinics, and vaccine centers still rely on limited-duration UPS systems—some offering only a few hours of runtime or requiring manual switching. Enter CTECHI’s 15 kW / 30 kWh high-voltage all‑in‑one LiFePO₄ energy storage system, a turnkey solution that ensures continuous cold chain protection.
Real-World Customer Challenges
When a midsize pediatric clinic in Boston faced frequent thunderstorms and grid blackouts, they realized their vaccine refrigerators were at risk. Traditional UPS units provided only 2–4 hours of backup—barely enough to ride out a summer storm, let alone multi-day outages .
CTECHI’s system transformed their approach:
Instantaneous switchover: The integrated EMS auto-detects power loss and switches the load to battery output within milliseconds, ensuring no compressor interruption.
Extended runtime: 30 kWh of usable capacity can power a typical 400 W vaccine refrigerator for over 48 hours at moderate draw, dramatically reducing risk.
Automatic recharge: When grid power returns, the system recharges seamlessly while continuing to supply any connected lab equipment.
Installation & Use
Users report ease of setup:
Install the floor-mounted cabinet near the refrigeration unit.
Connect via hard‑wired dedicated circuit or plug-in module to the fridge or freezer circuit.
Configure EMS via built-in touchscreen or smartphone app over Wi‑Fi or Ethernet.
Define priority loads (fridge, freezer, emergency lighting) and schedule charge/discharge rules.
The system supports CAN/RS485/Wi-Fi/Ethernet protocols for real-time monitoring, so lab managers can track state-of-charge (SoC), battery health, and runtime forecasts remotely.
Customer Benefit Spotlight
A university environmental lab explains:
“With CTECHI’s system, we avoided losing thousands of dollars worth of biological samples. The real-time alerts and predictive EMS meant we acted before conditions worsened.”
And a vaccine storage center in California adds:
“Unlike small UPS boxes requiring annual battery swaps, this system runs silently, requires no acid maintenance, and gives us peace of mind for days—not hours.”
Why It Works
LiFePO₄ chemistry provides long life (4,500+ cycles) and safe operations under -20 °C to +60 °C ambient conditions.
Integrated inverter and EMS cut installation steps in half compared to piecemeal UPS + battery setups.
Modular and scalable: as refrigeration demands grow, extra battery modules can be added, future-proofing the investment.
CTECHI’s 15 kW/30 kWh BESS offers healthcare providers a robust, low‑maintenance, and scalable backup solution—turning critical cold chain preservation from a vulnerability into a strength.
