Battery Energy Storage Systems

Powering safe, bankable energy storage, from cells to grid-connected systems. Kiwa combines accredited battery testing (cells, packs, modules), grid-connection expertise, vehicle homologation, technical due diligence and advisory, and commercial bankability services to help manufacturers, integrators and investors get reliable, compliant Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to market — faster.

Global Battery & BESS Testing and Advisory Services

Kiwa supports battery and BESS projects across Europe, Asia and the Americas with multidisciplinary services spanning small-cell testing to system-level grid integration and regulatory approval. Whether you develop residential storage, vehicle batteries or commercial grid assets, our laboratories and advisory teams ensure your system meets safety, performance and market access requirements in target countries/regions.

Covering the full upstream and downstream battery value chain – from cells to grid and bankability

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) certification and testing by Kiwa covers the assessment of electrical safety, performance, and compliance with grid connection guidelines. The service includes laboratory and on-site testing, type and unit certification, and the issuance of globally recognized certificates. Our experts evaluate BESS for conformity with national and international standards, supporting safe integration into power grids and renewable energy systems

Discover our Energy Transition services

Kiwa contributes to sustainable solutions for our today’s and future energy supply. We offer a one stop shop service to cover safety and quality demands for energy installations and related components. Together with the manufacturing industry, governments, network operators, education centers and other parties, we set the standard in acceptable technologies and solutions.

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Kiwa expands hydrogen testing centre

Kiwa recently more than doubled the capacity of its Apeldoorn testing centre for hydrogen applications in, among others, the automotive sector. In this way Kiwa anticipates the energy transition, in which hydrogen will play a prominent role.

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Norwegian-Dutch Kiwa Team Secure Strategic Hydrogen Contract with Gasno

In the Spring of 2023, Gasnor, Norway’s largest natural gas company, put a contract out to tender for the retrofitting of their pipelines. The goal was to enable the delivery of an 80% natural gas and 20% hydrogen mixture. Kiwa Consulting Norway was eager to make a bid for this highly technical contract - designed to pave the way for a more sustainable energy future in Norway.

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Kiwa Extends the Life of Wind Turbines

Many wind farms have now been in operation for a while and are starting to notice wear and ageing. For plant managers, this means an increased challenge to ensure that the wind farms continue to produce renewable energy efficiently. This means that maintenance, inspections and upgrades are becoming increasingly important.

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