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Exro announces submission of energy storage system for UL certification

CALGARY — Exro Technologies Inc., a clean technology company that has developed a class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, announced on Aug. 9 that it has initiated the process to obtain Underwriter Laboratories certification for its Energy Storage System (ESS), powered by its patented Battery Control System (BCS) technology.

Exro’s BCS technology reportedly expands the capabilities of batteries in their first and second life by enabling a greater depth of control on the cells. The technology tries to optimize battery packs for health and performance at the cellular level, extending battery life and permitting stationary energy storage systems to operate more safely.

The submission for UL certification marks a milestone for Exro’s ESS in its continued path to commercialization. The submission enables the Company to secure pilot locations and proceed with in-field validations of the ESS on specific locations and comes ahead of the Company’s anticipated timing. UL certifications demonstrate that products have been tested to applicable industry-wide standards.

The goal of the process is to fully certify Exro’s ESS as a deployed commercial and industrial product per North American regulations and to receive UL9540A certification.

“Our patented cellular level battery control offers a reliable solution to power a system that is not only cost-effective, but also helps to prevent thermal runaway making it a safe, dependable option for commercial and industrial applications,” said Exro CEO Sue Ozdemir. “Energy storage in the U.S. has become a booming billion-dollar annual market, but there are not enough available batteries to meet demand due to raw materials shortages and competition with the EV market. We are maximizing battery lifespans and helping to advance battery recycling with our ESS to provide low-cost energy storage solutions that support the grid of the future.”