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Smart Metering Battery Supplier In China

VTCBATT is a professional smart metering battery supplier, specializing in reliable and customized power solutions for modern utility networks. With years of dedicated manufacturing experience, VTCBATT provides a full range of high-performance application solutions designed for smart electricity meters, smart water meters, smart gas meters, and smart thermal energy meters. Our batteries are engineered for long service life, ultra-low self-discharge, and stable voltage output, ensuring uninterrupted operation in critical smart metering applications.

Backed by advanced production lines, strict quality control, and comprehensive international certifications, VTCBATT supports OEM/ODM customization including size, voltage, capacity, and specialized connector integration. Whether for mass deployment in residential utility networks or specialized industrial metering projects, we deliver dependable, tailor-made power solutions to help build a fully connected, intelligent world.

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Smart Metering battery Solutions

T3, T4 temperature

Level requirements.

Water-Tightness-Design

With its unique assembly sealing structures, the Battery Packs can match the applications in extreme waterlogging scenario.

Explosion-proof certification

Meet the IEC60079-11 standard.

The EU ATEX

Explosion-proof certification.

Power solution for Smart Meters

VTCBATT provides a full range of professional application solutions for smart meters, water meters, gas meters and other smart meters. Help building a fully connected, intelligent world.

Electricity Meters

Water Meters

Gas Meters

Thermal Energy Meters

Power solution for smart electricity meter.

To satisfy smart electricity meter’s requirement for long-life, wide range of operating temperatures, VTCBATT provides safe, reliable and durable power supply. And VTCBATT provides clock battery, meter-reading battery and energy storage devices to single-phase and three-phase smart electricity meters.

Power solution for smart water meter .

Li-SOCl₂ batteries and battery capacitors can be combined to form a composite power supply, delivering a stable, long-lasting, and high-efficiency energy solution for after-mounted ETC on-board units. As an advanced energy storage device, the battery capacitor also ensures consistent power output and rapid response, making it an ideal power solution for front-mounted ETC on-board units.

Power solution for smart gas meter.

VTCBATT provides comprehensive battery solutions and battery capacitors. The ATEX & IEC certificated battery can meet the requirements of Smart Gas Meters’ special environment.

Power solution for smart thermal energy meters

To satisfy the smart thermal energy meter’s stringent requirements for long service life and a wide range of operating temperatures—especially in continuous high-temperature environments—VTCBATT provides a safe, reliable, and durable power supply. Additionally, VTCBATT provides dedicated battery solutions for flow measurement, temperature sensing, and remote meter-reading data transmission to both residential and industrial smart thermal energy meters.

Power solution for smart metering

VTCBATT provides the right battery for smart metering Comprehensive Solutions: 3.6V Li-SOCl2 battery, 3.0V Li-MnO2 battery, ER+SPC solutions.

Safety

UL1642

Safety

IEC60086-4

Safety

UN38.3 Certified

Safety

ATEX

Full-Scenario Technical Solution Comparison

Product core advantages: Long life, safe & reliable  |   -55~+85℃ Wide Temp, Low self-discharge

Application ScenarioRecommended Tech (Chemistry)Data Sheet
Smart meterER14250H
Data Sheet
Intelligent water meterER26500H+SPC1520, ER26500M
Data Sheet
Intelligent gas meterER34615H+SPC1520, ER34615M
Data Sheet
Intelligent heat meterER18505H, ER26500H
Data Sheet

Customer Demo Of VTCBATT Meter Batteries Solutions

Common automotive battery solutions

Tailored Battery Solutions for Smart Electricity Meters

Ultra-Long Service Life
Designed for the entire lifecycle of smart meters, providing continuous and stable power for 10 to 15+ years, achieving a “maintenance-free” standard.
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Wide Operating Temperature Range
Adapts to harsh outdoor environments, maintaining normal discharge characteristics across a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.
Excellent Pulse Output Capability
Perfectly meets the high-frequency, high-current pulse demands of long-distance wireless communication modules like NB-IoT, LoRa, and GPRS during instant data transmission.
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Extremely Low Self-Discharge Rate
Utilizing pure materials and advanced sealing technology, the annual self-discharge rate is under 1% at room temperature, ensuring maximum power retention during long-term storage.
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High Energy Density & Stable Voltage
High capacity ratio provides maximum power within the limited internal space of the meter; operating voltage remains extremely stable throughout its service life.
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High Safety & Reliability
Features a stainless steel shell and glass-to-metal hermetic sealing, eliminating leakage risks and fully complying with IEC and UL international safety standards.
Smart electricity meters

Tailored Battery Solutions for Smart Water Meters

Ultra-Long Service Life
Designed for the entire lifecycle of smart water meters, providing continuous power for 10 to 15+ years. Ensures true “install and forget” maintenance-free operation for hard-to-reach underground meters.
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Harsh Environment & Moisture Resistance
Adapts seamlessly to challenging outdoor and underground pit environments, maintaining stable discharge performance despite high humidity, condensation, and extreme temperature variations.
Superior Pulse Output for IoT
Perfectly meets the high-current pulse demands of NB-IoT, LoRa, and Sigfox modules, ensuring reliable instant data transmission even when signal strength is weak deep underground.
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Extremely Low Self-Discharge Rate
Utilizing ultra-pure materials and advanced manufacturing processes, the annual self-discharge rate remains under 1%, ensuring maximum energy retention during long-term field deployments.
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High Energy Density & Compact Size
Maximizes power capacity within the restricted internal housing of residential and industrial water meters, while maintaining a remarkably flat voltage profile to prevent premature shutdowns.
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Hermetic Sealing & Ultimate Reliability
Features a laser-welded stainless steel shell and glass-to-metal hermetic sealing, completely eliminating leakage risks and protecting sensitive metering electronics in damp conditions.
Water Meters

Tailored Battery Solutions for Smart Gas Meters

Ultra-Long Service Life
Designed for the entire lifecycle of smart gas meters, providing reliable and continuous power for 10 to 15+ years, ensuring a true zero-maintenance operation.
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Intrinsic Safety & Explosion-Proof
Engineered with maximum safety in mind. Features hermetic glass-to-metal sealing and strictly complies with ATEX and international safety standards for explosive gas environments.
High Pulse for Valve Control & IoT
Delivers powerful, reliable current pulses essential for instant wireless data transmission (NB-IoT/LoRa) and emergency mechanical gas valve shut-offs.
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Wide Operating Temperature Range
Maintains stable voltage and reliable discharge performance even in extreme outdoor climates, operating flawlessly from -40°C to +85°C.
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Extremely Low Self-Discharge Rate
Manufactured with ultra-pure active materials, keeping the annual self-discharge rate below 1% to maximize energy retention over a decade of deployment.
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Stable Voltage Platform
Provides a consistently flat operating voltage throughout its lifespan, preventing sudden power drops and ensuring accurate, uninterrupted gas metering.
Gas Meters

Tailored Battery Solutions for Smart Thermal Energy Meters

Ultra-Long Service Life
Designed for the entire lifecycle of smart heat meters, providing continuous and stable power for 10 to 15+ years, achieving a “maintenance-free” standard.
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Superior High-Temperature Tolerance
Specially engineered to withstand the continuous heat of thermal piping and heating systems, maintaining stable discharge characteristics in environments up to +85°C.
Reliable Pulse for Sensors & IoT
Delivers the stable, high-current pulses required by high-precision ultrasonic flow sensors, temperature pairs (PT100/PT1000), and wireless communication modules (M-Bus, NB-IoT).
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Extremely Low Self-Discharge Rate
Utilizing ultra-pure active materials, the annual self-discharge rate is kept under 1%, maximizing energy retention over a decade of continuous thermal measurement.
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Stable Voltage & Calculation Accuracy
Provides maximum power within a compact footprint, maintaining a highly flat voltage profile to ensure the continuous calculation accuracy of the thermal energy integrator.
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Hermetic Sealing & High Reliability
Features a stainless steel shell and glass-to-metal hermetic sealing to prevent any leakage or moisture ingress, fully complying with strict international safety standards.
thermal energy meters

What batteries are used in electricity, water, gas, and thermal energy meters?

Smart electricity meters, water meters, gas meters, and thermal energy meters typically use lithium primary batteries such as Li-SOCl₂ and Li-MnO₂.
These batteries provide long service life, stable voltage, and reliable operation for utility metering devices deployed in the field.

Why are lithium batteries ideal for smart utility meters?

Lithium batteries are widely used in electricity, water, gas, and heat meters because they offer:

  • Long lifespan (up to 10–15 years)
  • Low self-discharge
  • Stable voltage output
  • Reliable performance in outdoor and underground environments

This ensures continuous and accurate metering data collection.

What is the typical battery life for different types of smart meters?

Battery life varies depending on the application:

  • Electricity meters: 8–15 years
  • Water meters: 6–10 years
  • Gas meters: 8–12 years
  • Thermal energy meters: 6–10 years

Actual lifespan depends on communication frequency, environment, and battery capacity.

What is a hybrid battery solution for smart utility meters?

A hybrid solution is commonly used in electricity and gas meters with frequent data transmission, combining:

  • Lithium battery (energy supply)
  • Capacitor (pulse power support)

This ensures stable communication and extends battery life.

Can battery solutions be customized for different meter designs?

Yes. VTCBATT provides customized battery solutions for:

  • Electricity meters
  • Water meters
  • Gas meters
  • Thermal energy meters

Customization includes size, voltage, connectors, pulse capability, and integrated capacitor design.

What certifications are required for smart meter batteries?

Batteries used in utility metering systems typically comply with:

  • UN38.3
  • MSDS
  • IEC / CE / RoHS

These certifications ensure safe transportation and global compliance.

How to choose the right battery for different smart meter applications?

Selection depends on:

  • Type of meter (electricity, water, gas, thermal)
  • Communication technology (NB-IoT, LoRa, etc.)
  • Required lifespan
  • Installation environment

A well-designed solution ensures long-term stability, accurate data transmission, and low maintenance.

       
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