Under the contracts, Saft will supply Eternacell cells for the projects in order to provide backup power for electricity meters.
The company will supply Eternacell ER 14250 cells, a 1/2AA format to offer a nominal voltage of 3.6 V and a nominal capacity of 1.2Ah.
The Eternacell brand cell offers a unique combination of value for money, performance and long life for utility metering applications in emerging economies.
The company will manufacture the Eternacell cells, which feature Saft’s lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) chemistry, at its Zhuhai China facility.
Saft Specialty Battery Group general manager Thomas Alcide said: "These major contracts confirm the Eternacell design as the perfect choice for OEMs targeting the specific needs of emerging economies, thanks to competitive pricing allied to our emphasis on long life and reliable field performance that draws on Saft’s extensive metering expertise.
"This success in the electricity metering market now provides the platform for us to target Eternacell solutions at other applications."
