Research and development services for prototype evaluation, regulatory compliance, performance validation, & market access
Intertek’s Battery and Energy Storage System R&D solutions equip manufacturers to drive innovation with confidence, speed, and global market readiness. These services combine advanced laboratory technology, expert engineering, and proven regulatory expertise to help battery and ESS manufacturers develop, test, and certify next-generation energy storage solutions.
Unlock the potential of your battery and ESS prototypes in Intertek’s state-of-the-art laboratory environments, equipped to handle abuse, performance, and environmental testing across all technology platforms. Benefit from hands-on support for early-stage concept evaluation, proof-of-concept benchmarking, and simulation validation performed by experts with deep knowledge of global and regional standards.
Intertek offers flexible research and development services for battery and energy storage system (ESS) manufacturers to accelerate innovation and validation without investing in costly in-house facilities.
R&D Evaluation Solutions for Battery & ESS
Partner with Intertek to propel your products forward. Our comprehensive R&D services cover:
- Electrical performance and reliability evaluations, including cycle life, capacity, efficiency, abuse, and fault condition testing to ensure maximum safety and product durability.
- Compliance, certification, and market access, with expert guidance for UL, IEC, and UN standards as well as global market access strategies, gap analysis, technical documentation, and code review to streamline entry into North America, EU, APAC, and beyond.
- Mechanical, environmental, and thermal management research, leveraging tailored chamber simulations, crush/drop/impact testing, fire exposure, and advanced thermal runaway assessments to mitigate risk and optimize product lifespan.
- Software, algorithm, and grid interface testing, including BMS validation, cybersecurity, inverter/DER interface compliance, grid interconnection verification, and automated failover logic assessments to power secure and reliable product deployment.
Optimize Innovation, Reduce Cost
Intertek’s flexible lab offerings and on-demand R&D services minimize costly capital investments and empower manufacturers to shorten development cycles. Technical support, pre-compliance preparation, and certification roadmaps ensure smooth progression from early prototype through formal certification, maximizing speed-to-market and global reach for cutting-edge energy storage solutions.
Choose Intertek for total quality assurance and trusted expertise in battery and ESS R&D services, helping innovators stay ahead in the accelerating global energy storage market.
Knowledge Center
Top-10 FAQs about the UN 38.3 8th Edition
Techniques & Methods of Li-Ion Battery Failure Analysis: Webinar | White Paper
IEC 62133 and the Lithium-ion Battery Compliance Roadmap - webinar recording
UN 38.3 and the Transportation of Lithium Batteries: A Webinar Series
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for On- and Off-Electric Grid Applications - white paper
Energy Storage Systems: Product Listing & Certification to ANSI/CAN/UL 9540
Top-8 FAQs of Failure Analysis
Hoverboards, UL 2272 and You! - webinar recording
Consulting, Registration, and Recycling Services for Product Packaging and Batteries
Global Market Access for batteries - webinar recording
Reliable propagation testing: trigger methods, standards and subsystems - webinar recording
Abuse vs. performance testing - webinar recording
Common mistakes in abuse testing: Managing influencing factors, test accuracy and environmental conditions - webinar recording
Battery cell performance testing – ensuring quality, reliability, and market readiness - webinar recording
Battery testing standards: IEC, UL and UN – comparison and outlook - webinar recording
