CSA Group Energy Storage
NAATBatt Member’s Update 2016
Jim Green
Manager, Global Energy Storage
(216) 524-4990
A Global Leader Since 1919 In:
Standards
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Develops standards for the U.S. and Canada
Over 3,000 standards and codes in 54 technology/product areas
1,300 technical committees; 8,200 engaged, dedicated volunteer members
Testing & Certification
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Tests and certifies products for North America and internationally
Special Inspections and Field Evaluations
CSA marks appear on billions of qualified products worldwide
Consumer Product Evaluation
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Conducts energy efficiency and performance evaluation services
Helps streamline the entire product development cycle
Works closely with manufacturers, importers, distributors and major retailers
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CSA Group Energy Storage Services
• Testing and Certification
across a broad spectrum of
markets and products:
– Portable Power
– Stationary Power
– Transportation
UN38.3
CAN/CSA E61951
IEC/CSA/UL 62133
IEC61959
ANSI/NEMA C18
UL1642
UL2054
UL1973
…and more
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CSA Group Energy Storage Services
• Technical Information Services
– Review Certification process and how
Standards will be applied to your product
• Support customers globally
• Leverage other CSA Group capabilities:
– Solar Energy, Hazardous Locations,
Industrial Controls, Inverters, etc.
• Witness testing at client sites or partner
labs
• Special Inspections and Field
Evaluation
– Alternative to Certification for low volume
and unique systems like Energy Storage
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Special Inspection & Field Evaluation
• SI required in Canada for non-certified,
low volume products such as ESS
– Per CSA Standard SPE-1000
• FE voluntary in US, depending on AHJ
– Per NFPA 791
• SI/FE label indicates safety review and
approval by accredited third party for the
unique installation under review
• SI/FE done in communication with AHJ,
who ultimately approves the installation
• No follow-on inspection required but label
applies only to installed product
– Changes required updated inspection
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Overview of SI/FE Process
• Review certification or testing documents for critical
components prior to inspection
• Battery, Inverter, etc.
• Functional Safety review of software may be required
• Inspect installation to confirm code compliance, may
conduct some testing
• Confirm installed components match certifications
• Confirm environmental requirements
– Ventilation, Enclosure, Foundation, Site protection, etc.
• Apply SI/FE label and issue report
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Conclusion
• CSA Group is a Global Leader in Standard
Development, promoting harmonization of
ES Standards internationally
• CSA Group provides Testing, Certification,
and Inspection services in Canada, the U.S,
and around the world for batteries, battery
powered products, and ES Systems
• To discuss possible projects, contact:
Jim Green
Manager, Global Energy Storage
(216) 524-4990
[email protected]
Thank You !!!
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