Trina Storage, a provider of integrated energy storage solutions, has successfully completed integration testing of its Elementa 2 liquid-cooled battery energy storage system with a prominent but undisclosed European PCS and controls supplier.
The test covered four key areas: communications, start-up & shut-down, operation, and fault management, with the system passing in all categories.
The communications element showed that Elementa 2’s communication systems are reliable and consistent following installation, that faults are correctly and promptly flagged, and that the emergency shutdown protocols are in full working order.
The ‘operational’ part of the test validated charge/discharge performance by ensuring the energy management system and power conversion system (PCS) are able to respond accurately to standard operational commands. Finally, Fault management covered safety aspects such as fire suppression systems (FSS), gas detection systems, door interlocking, brownout recovery and rack availability. The system was subjected to several abnormal conditions as part of this test and responded correctly in each instance.
Gabriele Buccini, head of Trina Storage, commented: “We are pleased to announce that Elementa 2 has successfully completed system integration testing in Europe, demonstrating its readiness for deployment in real-world applications.”
This process represents an important milestone in complete system development, says Trina, demonstrating readiness for deployment in the European market and underscoring its performance, reliability, and safety. Shipments and installations of the Elementa 2 are set to begin in 2025.
