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Panasonic's New Eneloop Batteries Bring Flexibility, Convenience to Rechargeable Cells
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April 02, 2014

Panasonic's New Eneloop Batteries Bring Flexibility, Convenience to Rechargeable Cells

By Rory Lidstone
TMCnet Contributing Writer

Panasonic (News - Alert) Energy Europe NV has introduced a new line of eneloop rechargeable batteries, set for released in the U.K. as of this month. These batteries combine the benefits of dry cells — performance and convenience — with the cost efficiency and sustainability of rechargeable batteries to create a reliable battery that can be recharged up to 2,100 times.


The new product line features three different models — eneloop standard, eneloop pro and eneloop lite — but they still share some key characteristics.

For starters, all eneloop batteries come pre-charged with solar power thanks to the “Tradable Green Certificate” system. This means they can be used immediately after purchase or long-term storage, offering similar levels of convenience as standard dry cells.

In fact, eneloop cells offer even greater convenience as they can stay charged significantly longer than standard batteries. After achieving a full charge, an eneloop battery will retain about 70 percent of its maximum energy level after five years of self discharge, making them well suited to everyday and emergency use.

Panasonic’s new batteries also best traditional cells in terms of temperature operation. In particular, they offer excellent performance at subzero temperatures, even operating at temperatures as low as -20 degrees C, or -4 degrees F. Meanwhile, eneloop batteries can be safely recharged after partial discharge without impacting their memory effect.

Earlier this year, another Panasonic division, Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, introduced its latest drive-thru communications system, Attune II. Just as the company’s new eneloop line of batteries bests competing batteries, the Attune II tops its predecessor by delivering improved digital performance through a smaller, thinner speaker and microphone.

While the Attune II is designed for specific scenarios, however, the eneloop offers greater flexibility through its different models. For example, the eneloop standard is well-suited to everyday use with all manner of equipment, while the eneloop pro is the better choice for heavy users and equipment that consumes a lot of energy. Finally, the eneloop lite entry model is designed for energy efficient equipment.




Edited by Cassandra Tucker


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