Wärtsilä has successfully completed three major fire safety and explosion tests for its battery energy storage system, Quantum3
The tests included UL 9540A unit-level testing, Large Scale Fire Testing, and proprietary Active Ignition Mitigation System (AIMS) testing.
The three tests were designed to simulate worst-case fire and/or explosion scenarios, providing valuable data to manufacturers, first responders, customers, and regulators. Together, they confirm Quantum3’s ability to contain thermal runaway events, prevent fire propagation, and mitigate risks associated with flammable gas build-up, ensuring safety for surrounding communities. CSA Group, a leader in standards development and in product testing, inspection, and certification, witnessed the execution of all three tests for third-party verification.
“CSA Group was pleased to support Wärtsilä’s fire safety testing programme through close collaboration between our North American and Asian teams,” said Dana Parmenter, commercial vice president, Industry, CSA Group. "The strong coordination between teams helped ensure the testing was carried out smoothly and effectively.”
Quantum3 is the most advanced addition to Wärtsilä’s Quantum battery energy storage product portfolio, offering a fully integrated AC block solution with industry-leading safety, cybersecurity, energy density, and sustainability features. Quantum3’s enhanced fire safety features exceed the requirements of current global regulations, including advanced fire suppression and next-generation thermal management.
“These results reflect years of engineering innovation and safety-first design,” said Mishaal Syed Naveed, product manager - Fire Protection at Wärtsilä Energy Storage. “By completing all three tests, Quantum3 has proven its best-in-class safety performance, giving our customers and the general public confidence that Wärtsilä systems are ready for the most demanding applications.”
Wärtsilä will continue collaborating with first responders, customers, and regulators to ensure that fire safety keeps pace with the rapid deployment of battery energy storage worldwide.
