(NRD: Grand Island, NY) -- NRD, a global manufacturer of advanced nuclear materials, announces the release of its NBV series, a nickel-63-fueled, solid-state betavoltaic nuclear battery power cell designed to provide continuous, maintenance-free power for ultralow power electronics over operational timelines that extend beyond a century.

The NBV series converts beta-decay energy into electrical power in a sealed solid-state architecture. It’s designed for remote and inaccessible environments where conventional batteries, servicing, and replacement cycles are impractical.

Shel Alfiero, NRD’s CEO, says, “Simply stated, critical mission sets collapse if a component, such as a battery, within the power matrix is compromised or fails. NRD’s NBV series is a high-integrity, maintenance-free micropower solution for applications that demand protracted reliability and consistent power in exacting and hostile environments where battery replacement is not a realistic option.”

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