Utility meters, including electric meters, water meters, gas meters, and heat meters, as well as metering systems for residential or industrial use, represent the largest market for Li-SOCl₂ batteries. Compared to other batteries, Li-SOCl₂ batteries deliver superior performance in diverse external temperatures and environmental conditions. Their low self-discharge rate and stable voltage characteristics make them ideal as the primary power source for utility meters, with a lifespan of 10 to 15 years or more.

Recently, emerging markets have been rapidly adopting digitalization to modernize utility meters, leading to increased demand for Li-SOCl₂ batteries. In developed countries, there is a growing focus on green energy, along with the development of real-time or batch automatic meter reading (AMR) systems, advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), and smart meters. These advancements are primarily powered by Li-SOCl₂ batteries, and their application is expanding globally, including in South Korea.

For periodic meter reading using GPS or long-distance wireless systems, which require high pulse currents, Li-SOCl₂ batteries can be paired with EDLCs (Super Capacitors) in parallel. This configuration provides the necessary power for high-current pulse requirements, offering superior safety and long-term performance compared to individual high-current batteries.

Xeno Energy, with its extensive experience and proven reliability, supplies products to numerous utility meter manufacturers and service providers worldwide, ensuring consistent and efficient power solutions for a variety of applications.