Patent ID: 10923944

Abstract:
Systems for providing power are provided including an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) coupled to a first power source, the UPS including at least one battery therein; and at least one external battery module (EBM) coupled to the UPS and a second power source, the second power source being different and separate from the first power source. Each of the at least one EBMs include a communication circuit configured to communicate with the UPS and/or other EBMs; at least one battery string; and a battery charger coupled to the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS, the battery charger being configured to charge the at least one battery string and the at least one battery in the UPS responsive to a communication from the EBM through the smart card when power from the second power source is removed. Related EBMs and UPSs are also provided.