UPS, DRONI AND AGV,
WHERE SUPERCAPACITORS MAKE THE
DIFFERENCE
10/12/2025
Ready energy, continuous reliability
In modern mechanics and automation, every fraction of a second counts. Systems such as UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), drones and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) require immediate energy response, fast cycles and long life. It is in this context that supercapacitors are revolutionising energy management: no longer just a complement to batteries, but a key technology for achieving instant power, efficiency and reliability.
Supercapacitors in UPS systems
In emergency power systems, speed of response is critical. When the mains power fails, a UPS must react in milliseconds to avoid service disruption. Supercapacitors, thanks to their ability to release energy immediately, ensure a smooth and stable transition between mains and backup power.
Compared to batteries, supercaps offer several advantages:
- Instantaneous response times, in the order of milliseconds.
- Operating life of up to hundreds of thousands of cycles without degradation.
- Reliable operation even at extreme temperatures.
- Reduced maintenance and lower operating costs.
In critical applications such as data centres, hospitals or production lines, this means absolute continuity and a drastic reduction in the risk of interruptions.
Efficiency in drones
Professional drones require intelligent energy management: they must withstand sudden load variations and guarantee immediate power during take-off or manoeuvres. The integration of supercapacitors allows you to:
- Deliver instantaneous peak power during acceleration or lift-off.
- Recover energy during braking or descent.
- Reduce stress on batteries, extending their operational life.
- Decrease overall system recharge times.
This makes drones more responsive, autonomous and reliable, with a positive impact on long-duration missions or those in difficult environments.
Reliability in AGVs and mobile robots
In automated facilities, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and mobile robots must ensure continuous, precise and safe movement. Supercapacitors make a fundamental contribution in terms of:
- Ultra-fast recharging, even in a matter of seconds.
- Constant energy supply during load variations.
- Increased productivity, thanks to virtually zero downtime.
- Simplified integration with existing batteries in hybrid systems.
This translates into more efficient logistics, fewer stops for recharging and a smoother, more continuous operating cycle.
Whether it’s a data centre, a professional drone or an automated plant, the principle is the same: supercapacitors offer immediate energy, reliability and durability.
In UPS systems, they guarantee instant continuity; in drones, they increase autonomy and responsiveness; in AGVs, they ensure smooth operations and rapid recharging.
For designers and engineers, integrating them is no longer just a technological choice, but a strategy to improve performance, efficiency, and safety in any context where energy cannot be interrupted even for a moment.
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