Trina Storage has announced the successful completion of rigorous burn testing of its Elementa 2 battery energy storage system, reaffirming its commitment to providing secure, high-quality solutions. Conducted under the supervision of the China Academy of Building Research (CABR), the test simulated real-world fire conditions to assess the effectiveness of Trina’s comprehensive safety measures and resulted in the company securing fire test certification from SGS for its battery container.
Beyond the passive safety measures validated by the burn testing, Trina Storage has also implemented a number of strategies to enhance intrinsic and active safety. Its R&D team conducted in-depth analyses of potential failure modes in large-capacity cells, establishing a link between the properties of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), electrolytes, and separators and their inherent safety against misuse. This research has led to the development of highly secure active materials, separators and electrolytes.
“Energy storage safety is built upon four tiers: cell, electrical, structural, and system design,” explained Dr. Kai Yang, director of the company’s Advanced Institute for Energy Storage. “As long as one defense line is maintained, accidents can be prevented. Our quality assurance system safeguards intrinsic safety, and multiple safety validations significantly reduce potential risks. Combined with intelligent monitoring and early warning systems, we provide comprehensive proactive and reactive measures to ensure the safety of our battery system.”
