As critical infrastructure operators face growing pressure to maintain uninterrupted power while managing increasingly complex battery installations, H2scan® today unveiled its HY-GUARD® battery safety monitoring platform, the only system of its kind that brings together self-calibration, continuous hydrogen detection, early warning capabilities and centralized system visibility to help operators identify developing battery hazards before they escalate.
The platform builds on H2scan’s recently introduced HY-GUARD RS and HY-SIGHT technologies, which extended the company’s hydrogen monitoring capabilities into lithium-ion battery applications. Together with HY-GUARD monitoring products, the integrated system supports monitoring across lead-acid, nickel-cadmium and lithium-ion batteries, and provides a flexible path from localized detection to system-wide battery safety visibility.
Designed for applications ranging from individual battery cabinets to large-scale energy storage facilities, HY-GUARD helps operators move beyond isolated alarms toward a more comprehensive understanding of battery safety conditions. Its continuous monitoring capabilities provide early indications of developing problems, giving facility and safety teams the necessary time to investigate, respond and prevent an abnormal, or potentially dangerous condition from escalating.
The cost of critical infrastructure failures is significant. According to Uptime Institute’s 2026 Annual Outage Analysis, 57% of surveyed data center operators reported major outage costs exceeding $100,000, with one in five exceeding $1 million. “For critical infrastructure operators, battery safety is no longer just about protecting equipment. It’s about protecting business continuity, equipment and personnel,” said David Ellis, President & CEO. “As battery systems become more complex and the consequences of downtime grow, operators need to identify potential problems before they become costly failures. With HY-GUARD, we’re bringing together continuous monitoring, early detection and real-time intelligence to help facilities stay ahead of emerging risks and keep critical operations running.”
The HY-GUARD platform supports H2scan’s broader mission of turning self-calibrated continuous hydrogen data into actionable situational intelligence in order to help customers identify abnormalities sooner, reduce operational risk and protect critical infrastructure.
About H2scan
H2scan provides advanced hydrogen technology solutions that deliver early visibility into developing issues by helping operators make informed decisions, improve efficiency, prevent failures, reduce costly disruptions, and drive proactive risk mitigation.
H2scan is more than a technology provider. We are a trusted partner helping operators stay three steps ahead of failure – protecting personnel, strengthening infrastructure, and supporting a safer, more reliable energy future.
Founded in Valencia, California in 2002, with technology rooted in U.S. Sandia National Laboratories, H2scan has earned the trust of utilities and global manufacturers across critical infrastructure worldwide, as they face greater demands for safety, reliability, and uptime.
For more information, visit www.h2scan.com.
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