Where To Find Nife Batteries In Thailand?

[gregb]

I am trying to find a supplier of Nickel Iron batteries in Thailand. These are extremely long life batteries (> 80 years is not uncommon) that use simple potassium hydroxide as the electrolyte. Unfortunately, the local forklift shop has never heard of the technology, despite the fact that it is a century old. They only wanted to sell lead acid batteries, which I do not want.

Specifically, I want to use this in a small solar power setup, and replacing batteries every 5 years is not acceptable.

Does anyone know of a manufacturer or shop that at least knows what the technology is and can assist me in finding a suitable product? It will be terribly expensive if I have to try and import them from overseas.

Thank you for any assistance.

[longball53098]

Maybe an electric golf cart maker/distributor/or golf course?