New York City, the USA, May 18th, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 18th, 2023, Sungrow, the global leading inverter and energy storage system solution supplier, received the highly coveted TM-2 approval and Certificate of Approval (COA) for the PowerTitan Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in New York City (NYC). This critical certification is required for energy storage systems to be interconnected to the local grid. With this approval, Sungrow is well-positioned to provide sustainable energy solutions to businesses in NYC, contributing to the city's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and transition to clean energy.
To use a BESS for a project in NYC, it must first meet the fire safety requirements set by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). The approval process involves laboratory tests and certifications to ensure that the system can prevent thermal runaway fires, which are challenging to extinguish and can re-ignite afterward. To get certified, manufacturers need to submit the TM-2 form for review to the FDNY, either directly or through an authorized person.
The FDNY’s COA is a key step to entering the NYC market and an initial “gateway” to NYC approvals for energy storage products. Sungrow became one of a few companies that received the certification. Its UL9540 and UL9540A certified liquid cooled ESS PowerTitan well performs in safety features including fire and gas detection systems, explosion mitigation, battery management system, internal dry-pipe system, and other proposed conditions.
“This achievement demonstrates Sungrow's commitment to providing safe and reliable energy storage solutions to customers in the US and worldwide, and further establishes our position as a global leader in the energy storage industry,” said Hank Wang, President of Sungrow Americas.
As a result of liquid cooled thermal management, PowerTitan has a superior lifespan. The DC-DC controller can charge and discharge battery racks individually, increasing system performance. To date, Sungrow has already signed nine gigawatt hours of orders with PowerTitan globally.
About Sungrow
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. (“Sungrow”) is the world’s most bankable inverter brand with over 340 GW installed worldwide as of December 2022. Founded in 1997 by Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, NEV driving solutions, EV charging solutions and renewable hydrogen production systems. With a strong 26-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power over 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about Sungrow by visiting www.sungrowpower.com.