Trina Storage has become the first company in the energy storage sector to receive the IEC 61508 Functional Safety Process Certificate, awarded by UL Solutions, a global leader in safety science.
This certification was validated through the multilateral recognition of ANAB (U.S.) and the International Accreditation Forum.
It was marked by a ceremony attended by Dr Sheng Yun, Vice President of Trina Storage’s Product Research Institute, and Sam Wei, Global & Strategic Accounts Director at UL Solutions for Greater China.
IEC 61508 is the foundational international standard for functional safety, governing safety requirements for electronic systems across the entire lifecycle, from design and development to ongoing maintenance.
It serves as the basis for various industry-specific standards, including ISO 26262 for automotive systems and IEC 61511 for industrial applications.
With this certification, Trina Storage can more effectively mitigate critical risks such as thermal runaway and battery management system (BMS) failure by implementing proactive safety controls in line with defined Safety Integrity Levels (SILs).
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In a landscape marked by increasing system complexity, Trina Storage’s achievement underscores its leadership in risk management and safety assurance.
Through its vertically integrated research, development, and manufacturing processes, the company has developed a world-class functional safety framework that spans product design, production, and operations.
This strengthens the reliability and robustness of its energy storage solutions.
Trina Storage said it remains committed to delivering safe, high-performance energy storage systems.
Looking ahead, the company will continue working closely with global organisations like UL Solutions to push the boundaries of safety and innovation in the energy sector.
Dr. Sheng Yun said, "This certification validates our holistic functional safety management system and reflects Trina Storage’s engineering excellence. We’ll continue advancing safety practices aligned with global leading methodologies and contributing to the development of the industry.”
Sam Wei of UL Solutions said, "The energy storage sector relies on functional safety to maintain safe operating conditions for energy storage, whether through the use of a battery management system, charging station, inverters or other control systems for safe operation. We at UL Solutions are honored Trina Storage turned to us to apply our testing expertise to confirm their mitigation of potential safety risks."
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