Energy Storage Systems and Components

Energy storage systems that have been tested and certified ensure reliable customers service, protect the natural environment and provide profits needed for business success. Selecting an experienced and recognized independent partner to certify energy storage systems and components demonstrates your corporate commitment to excellence.

We provide tailored comprehensive testing and certification in accordance with international standards, guidelines and quality regulations applicable to your individual needs. We conduct grid and photovoltaic installation simulation to examine conformity, functionality and productivity in various operating states.

We work to ensure your energy storage products and systems meet the highest market standards and quality expectations.

Tap into our vast resources to achieve recognized certification of your energy storage systems!

We provide you project-specific services tailored to your particular needs to help you select suitable suppliers and reduce risk to maintain project quality. Our recognized certification and test mark are valuable indicators used to build confidence among financial and insurance partners. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art local laboratories are capable of providing support at any time, anywhere in the world, from a single source.

We conduct standards-based testing from product development up to market approval. Our testing and certification increase your access to world markets. Our respected neutral test mark proves your quality commitment to boost consumer trust and gain competitive advantage.

Our services for the certification of energy storage systems and components, such as batteries, management systems, inverters and interfaces, have been designed according to international standards to assist various project partners including:

• Manufacturers (ESS batteries, inverters, systems)
• Power plant owners and operators
• EPC contractors
• Network operators
• Planners, installers and developers
• Investors, lenders and insurance providers
• Government agencies
• Utilities

Our comprehensive energy storage system certification is conducted according to the following five-step approach:

1. Document review
2. Standards-based testing
3. Test reporting
4. Factory inspection
5. Certification and awarding of the test mark

Our global network of experts is extensively experienced in the cross-industry inspection, testing and certification of energy storage systems. Our certification of stationary local battery energy storage systems is conducted according to these international standards:

• UN 38:3 (Requirements for the safe transport of lithium batteries)
• IEC 62619 (Safety requirements for secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes as well as secondary lithium cells and batteries)
• VDE AR 2510-50 (Application guide specifying safety requirements for energy storage systems with lithium batteries)
• Pen tests for IT security of the entire system including inverters
• IEC 62485-5 Stationary (Li-ion) secondary batteries and battery systems up to 1.5 kV DC
• VDE-AR-E 2510-2 Stationary electrical energy storage systems provided for Connection to the low voltage network
• IEC 62133-2 Current; Secondary cells and batteries with alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable gas-tight accumulators and batteries made therefrom for portable use - Part 2: Lithium systems;
• IEC 62620 Accumulators and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Lithium batteries and batteries for industrial applications

We are also capable and authorized to conduct the following additional tests:

• Inverter testing for safety and grid conformity (according to EN 62109-1/2, VDE-AR N 4105, VDE 0124-100 and more)
• Individual testing (vibration, shock, climate, IP protection, EMC and electrical safety)

Furthermore, we support you throughout the entire production process, from design, development, manufacture and installation to testing and certification. We provide you comprehensive testing and certification for energy storage systems and components from a single source to lower cost and expedite success.

• Pre-assessment, such as documentation
• Technical support in research and development
• Transport test
• Certification or confirmation of conformity
• Assistance with product liability issues