Ranking of national energy storage industry testing institutions

Where can I find performance and testing protocols for stationary energy storage systems?

The United States has several sources for performance and testing protocols on stationary energy storage systems. This research focuses on the protocols established by National Labs (Sandia National Laboratories and PNNL being two key labs in this area) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Do energy storage test protocols work in different regions?

One of the Energy Storage Partnership partners in this working group, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, has moved forward to collect and analyze information about the existing energy storage test protocols and their use in different regions around the world. This chapter summarizes that information for several key regions globally.

What is the energy storage Grand Challenge?

The Energy Storage Grand Challenge leverages the expertise of the full spectrum of DOE offices and the capabilities of its National Labs. These facilities and capabilities enable independent testing, verification, and demonstration of energy storage technologies, allowing them to enter the market more quickly.

What are some useful reports about energy storage testing?

Below is a non-exhaustive list of valuable reports that the working group has relied on when becoming familiar with storage testing. “Electric energy storage – future storage demand” by International Energy Agency (IEA) Annex ECES 26, 2015, C. Doetsch, B. Droste-Franke, G. Mulder, Y. Scholz, M. Perrin.

What are the standards for stationary energy storage systems in India?

The Bureau of Indian standards governs testing protocols for stationary energy storage systems for the country of India. As examples of standards, IS-1651 provides information on lead-acid cells and batteries using tubular positive plates and IS-1652 is for lead-acid cells and batteries with flat positive plates.

Is there a history of energy storage companies?

Finally, and importantly, the rapid changes and emerging companies and technologies mean that there is a very minimal history for any company in the area of energy storage. Recent economic uncertainty has shown that even companies with good reputations might leave the market unexpectedly.