Through the support of DoE ARPA-E CHARGES program and other state and federal grants, UC San Diego is providing third party testing and validation of grid storage technologies, leveraging its experience in battery testing, economic modeling, grid-connected validation to identify the market-ready energy storage solutions for the future utility grid, and to maximize performance and benefit of energy storage systems.
Comprehensive testing setup for indoor implementation environment.
A fleet of bi-directional battery testers ranging from 5V/60A, 80V/200A, 100V/100A and 400V/400A for testing of a variety of battery modules.
480 VAC three phase power interfaces, and 240 VAC split phase power interfaces for testing of inverter integrated battery modules.
Equipped with advanced communication, controllers, signal processing and data acquisition equipment for advanced battery control and management.
Advanced lab safety including a hydrogen alarm system, fire suppression, temperature and humanity monitoring, and enhanced ventilation.
Contracting Information
Service agreement
Primary Areas Served
Storage
Focus Areas
Storage Technical Focus Areas
Li-Batteries Flow battery Other Chemical Batteries
Test Facility Types
Storage Facility Type
Prototyping Application Specific Cycle Testing Accelerated Life Cycle Testing Capabilities Reliability Testing Capabilities
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