POWR2 certified to BESS UL and CSA standards

The POWRBANK XPRO Plus mobile BESS meets UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1741, NFPA 855, NFPA 70 and CSA. (Photo: POWR2)

POWR2 announced it has become the first battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturer in its size category to be certified to UL and CSA standards by TÜV for use in the U.S. and Canada. This certification confirms compliance with key electrical and energy storage standards recognized throughout North America.

POWR2’S POWRBANK XPRO Plus mobile BESS meet UL 9540, UL 9540A, UL 1741, NFPA 855, NFPA 70 and CSA. This certification currently applies to the POWRBANK XPRO Plus 60 Hz, a 100-kVA mobile battery energy storage system with 108-kWh of energy storage capacity. Additional models are expected to receive certification in the near future.

The company said the milestone positions the U.S.-based company to meet regulatory requirements in high-compliance temporary power markets, including highly regulated cities and regions such as New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Canada. It added that the certification unlocks new opportunities in sensitive industries including healthcare, airport operations, public infrastructure, disaster response, urban construction, film and TV shoots and events and festivals.

Certification to UL and CSA standards opens doors to snesitive industries, including construction. (Photo: POWR2)

In addition to reinforcing the company’s leadership in the mobile energy storage space, Mark MacManus, CEO, POWR2, believed the certification marks a turning point for mobile energy storage.

“We’ve proven that it’s possible to deliver mobile BESS that meets the strictest requirements. It’s a major step forward, not just for POWR2, but for how the industry adopts energy storage in real-world, high-demand applications,” he stated.