by ESS Ltd | May 12, 2025 | Technical Insight
Second-life batteries are gaining traction as a sustainable, cost-effective solution for energy storage. But engineering them isn’t just about repackaging old packs, it’s a specialised discipline with its own unique challenges and risks. Whether you’re designing...
by ESS Ltd | May 9, 2025 | Certification, Regulations
Though both aim to demonstrate that your battery system is “ready,” they serve distinct purposes and address different questions. Validation proves that your design performs as intended, while certification confirms that it meets regulatory and industry standards....
by ESS Ltd | May 2, 2025 | Technical Insight
Imagine, you are developing a module for a large BESS system which is composed of 12 Li-ion packs of 20 modules of 20 cells each (assuming no parallel cell connections). The BESS system produces 3000 A continuously for 2 h so each pack produces 250 A for 2 h, do you...
by ESS Ltd | Apr 30, 2025 | Technical Insight
As applications become more powerful and more prevalent, managing battery temperature is no longer a design afterthought, it’s a critical system-level priority. Thermal management plays a key role in ensuring battery safety, performance,...
by ESS Ltd | Apr 26, 2025 | Best Practises
Designing a reliable, safe and efficient battery pack isn’t just about selecting the right cells or managing heat, it’s about integrating every subsystem into a cohesive, validated system. At Energy Storage Specialists Ltd (ESS), we’ve worked across sectors...
