Energy Storage Systems Testing & Compliance
Comprehensive Testing and Certification Solutions for Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Your partner around the energy systems
Bureau Veritas is your trusted partner for energy storage systems (ESS) and renewable energies throughout all stages — from concept and design to testing, certification, and market approval. We deliver an extensive service portfolio that includes technical development assistance, product testing, approvals, inspections, audits, conformity assessments, and listings in global databases to facilitate worldwide market access.
Addressing Your NEEDs in CLEAN Energy STORAGE Systems
Manufacturers and system integrators face rigorous requirements to ensure electrical safety and grid conformity in diverse applications such as battery energy storage, converters, inverters, and charging stations for photovoltaic, wind, hydro, fuel cells, and more. Navigating complex regulatory landscapes requires compliance with product safety standards, environmental simulations, EMC, ingress protection (IP) testing, and grid-compliance certifications.
Our Specialized Testing & Certification Services for Energy Systems
We provide accredited testing and certification services aligned with major international standards including:
· UL 9540 Energy Storage System Certification, covering electrical, electrochemical, mechanical safety, and fire propagation testing
· Product safety testing according to AS/NZS 3100, EN 50178, EN 50272, IEC/EN 60255, IEC/EN 60335, IEC/EN 60730, IEC/EN 60947, IEC/EN 61439, IEC/EN 61851, IEC/EN 61800-5, IEC/EN 62040, IEC 62103, IEC/EN 62109, IEC/EN 62477, IEC/EN 62909, IEC/EN 62933, UL1741+SA, VDE AR-E 2510-50, etc.
· Grid integration and grid compliance testing aligned with international regulations such as: AS/NZS 4777, ABNT NBR 16149, ABNT NBR 16150, C10/11, CEA, CEI 0-21, CEI 0-16, DEWA, DK1/DK2, EN 50549, DIN VDE 0126-1-1 VFR2019, G98/1, G99/1, IEC/EN 61727, IEC/EN 62116, IEC 62910, IEEE 1547, IRR-DCC, IRR-TIC, MEA, NRS 097-2-1, PEA, PO12. 2, PO12. 3, PPDS, PVVC, RD224, RD413, RD661, RD1699, RD1565, RD1663, SAGC, SI4777, SONI, TOR producer (OVE R25), UNE 206006, UNE 206007, UNE 217001, UTE C15-712-1, -2, -3, VDE AR-E 2510-02, VDE AR-N 4100, VDE AR-N 4105 (VDE 0124-100), VDE AR-N 4110, VDE AR-N 4120, VDE AR-N 4130 (according to FGW TR3, TR4, TR8) and many others
· Efficiency assessments following EN 50530, IEC/EN 61683, IEC 62891
· Environmental simulations according to IEC/EN 60068 (4K4H), IEC/EN 62093 for climate, temperature, vibration, shock, salt-mist, ammonia
· IP protection (Ingress Protection) testing for foreign body impact, dust, and water resistance per IEC 60529
· EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) testing according to IEC/EN 61000, EN 55011, EN 55014, EN 55015, EN 55022, EN 55024, EN 55032, EN 55035 and radio (RED) according to ETSI etc.
· Comprehensive inspections and audits for social and environmental compliance within manufacturing processes
PRODUCT CATEGORIES WHICH WE SUPPORT:
· Converters / Inverters for photovoltaic / wind / hydro or fuel cell applications etc.
· Energy storage, battery storage systems and charging stations
· Combined heat and power plants (CHP) and combined heat and power plants (CHP)
· Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) plants
· Electric generators with various drives
· Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and emergency power systems
· Mains and system protection devices (NA protection), measuring relays and protection devices
· Park controllers, control and communication devices
· Connection, distribution and monitoring boxes
· Low-voltage switchgear and combinations
Our Global Reach and Certification Expertise
Supporting manufacturers across Australia, South Africa, India, Thailand, Japan, Korea, China, the Americas, and over 20 European countries, we prepare IECEE CB and ILAC accredited test reports to facilitate worldwide market access and conformity assurance.
Why Choose Bureau Veritas?
✓ Global Footprint: Access a worldwide network of accredited laboratories and field specialistss providing localized support across major markets and supply chains.
✓ Centre of Excellence: Our regional hubs such as Asia/Taiwan, which serves as a key Centre of Excellence, advancing innovation in clean energy technologies through specialized testing and certification.
✓ Speed to Market: Streamlined project management and digital tools accelerate certification timelines while ensuring compliance with global standards.
✓ Technical Expertise: Our specialists actively participate in international standards committees, offering authoritative insights and guidance on evolving regulatory frameworks.