4 FAQs about Certificate of compliance for household off-grid energy storage system

What is an energy storage system project certification?

Assembly inspection of the Energy Storage System (optional phase). The Project Certification covers the application of several certified components for a specific Energy Storage System project and includes the following mandatory and optional phases:

Why should energy storage systems be certified?

Comprehensive certification of energy storage systems delivers maximum stakeholder confidence The number of wind and solar installations on different scales is increasing globally. Also, their relative share in the electricity generation mix is increasing.

Does a battery energy storage system qualify for performance compliance credit?

Performance compliance credit is also available for all building types. To qualify, the battery energy storage system shall be certified to the Energy Commission according to Joint Appendix JA12. Please visit the Solar Equipment List webpage for certification instructions, as well as the list of currently certified systems.

What are grid-connected electrical energy storage systems (EESS)?

To counter the intermittency or the impact of renewables on the power grid, grid-connected electrical energy storage systems (EESS) are being rapidly developed and deployed. Also EESS which are not connected to the grid supporting large industries or islands with power are used more and more.

View/Download Certificate of compliance for household off-grid energy storage system [PDF]

PDF version includes complete article with source references. Suitable for printing and offline reading.