Battery Academy Classroom Panoramic View

About Us

Wayne Eaton at the 2017 Battery Show
SBS in a discussion panel on battery management systems

Who We Are

Established in 1915, Storage Battery Systems has become renowned for providing DC Power Solutions™ for stationary and motive power applications.

Battery Academy is staffed by our company’s technical, application, and sales experts, with a combined experience of over 70 years in the Stationary, Generation, UPS, Telecom, and Motive Power industries.  Our instructors bring real-life, hands-on experience into the classroom for the sharing of knowledge and industry best practices.  Our curriculum covers not only theory and materials, but true hands-on learning objectives to reinforce the total learning experience.

What We Do

With comprehensive course work and fully-operational DC power systems in our training facility, Battery Academy equips students with the knowledge they need to do their job, regardless of initial skill level.

All classes offered at Battery Academy are tailored to cover the standards and best practices for each industry (such as IEEE and NERC).  Our instruction staff and course offerings are versatile and customizable. We conduct training sessions for entry level service through advanced application and design concepts.

Wayne Eaton Teaching About Battery Plates
Training on Industrial, Stationary, Telecom and UPS Battery Systems

Our Instructors

And Areas of Expertise

Training and Technical Support Manager

Power Generation, Stationary Battery Systems, Data Center, Telecom

Mike O'Brien

Technical Services Manager

Stationary Battery Systems, UPS, DC Power Systems, Battery Backup Systems

​Regional Sales Manager

Stationary Battery Systems, Generator / Engine Start, Battery Sizing / Application / Configuration

Our Facility and Training Areas

Located at SBS’s corporate headquarters, Battery Academy has its own dedicated, state-of-the-art training room with hands-on learning labs