National Energy Storage System Technology Center Launches to Lead Safety Testing and Strengthen Energy Security

The Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) held the grand opening of the "National Center for Energy Storage System Technology" on December 16, 2024, at the Hsinchu Tongluo Science Parks. This facility is set to become the largest energy storage system safety testing laboratory in Taiwan. It features fully equipped laboratories capable of conducting fire resistance, combustion, vibration, and environmental tests. With a testing capacity of 360 kW/360 kWh, it is recognized as one of the most advanced energy storage safety testing facilities in the world.

The new center will enable Taiwanese manufacturers to conduct testing domestically rather than sending their products overseas, significantly reducing both testing costs and lead times. By offering comprehensive testing services locally, the center enhances the competitiveness of Taiwan's energy storage products in the global market and bolsters the nation's position in the international green energy supply chain. The center’s core mission will focus on ensuring the safety of energy storage systems and electric bus batteries, thus safeguarding consumer rights and security.

As Taiwan actively pursues its net-zero carbon emission policies, energy storage systems have become a critical technology for stabilizing renewable energy generation. The increasing demand for large-scale deployment of such systems is evident. In this context, the National Center for Energy Storage System Technology will play a pivotal role in ensuring societal safety and energy stability.

To uphold operational safety in energy storage systems, BSMI has taken the lead in formulating related CNS national standards and technical specifications. Concurrently, it is developing testing capabilities and management systems to meet the growing demand for testing and certification within the energy storage industry, fostering the safe and stable development of renewable energy in Taiwan.

As part of the opening ceremony, an international seminar was co-hosted with globally recognized certification bodies. Topics covered included the safety design and maintenance of energy storage systems, international standards for energy storage and electric vehicle batteries, and safety certification and future trends in energy storage products. The event brought together experts and industry representatives from various countries to exchange knowledge, share case studies on energy storage testing technologies, and promote international collaboration.