RePurpose Energy Becomes First US-Based Company to Achieve Groundbreaking UL 1974 Certification for EV Battery Repurposing

 

Fairfield, CA – 2024-04-07 – RePurpose Energy is excited to announce that as  a leading innovator in energy storage solutions, today it has become the first US-based company to achieve UL 1974 certification for the repurposing of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This rigorous certification validates RePurpose Energy’s commitment to safety, performance, and sustainability in the rapidly growing second-life battery market.

 

UL 1974, the Standard for Safety for Stationary Energy Storage Systems, is a critical benchmark for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of energy storage systems. Achieving this certification for repurposed EV batteries is particularly challenging, as it requires demonstrating that batteries with prior use meet the same stringent safety standards as new batteries. RePurpose Energy’s successful certification covers its California-based repurposing facility, enabling it to offer high-quality repurposed EV batteries to customers across the United States.

 

This achievement underscores RePurpose Energy’s dedication to extending the life of valuable battery materials, reducing electronic waste, and providing affordable, sustainable energy storage solutions. The RePurpose Energy's innovative repurposing process allows for batteries that have been used in EVs to be safely repurposed for various applications, such as grid-scale energy storage, stationary backup power, and industrial energy solutions. The company's rigorous quality control processes, including advanced battery testing and monitoring systems.

 

"We are incredibly proud to be the first US company to achieve UL 1974 certification for EV battery repurposing," said Dr. Jae Wan Park, CEO at RePurpose Energy. "This certification is a testament to our team's dedication to safety and innovation. It provides our partners with the confidence that our repurposed battery systems are reliable, safe, and contribute to a more sustainable future. This is a major step forward for the circular economy in the energy storage sector."

 

About RePurpose Energy

 

RePurpose Energy is a leading provider of second-life battery energy storage systems, and one of the first entrants into the industry, having a team of experts with extensive experience in battery science, engineering, and sustainability who have been working in the field since its inception in academic research. This expertise has allowed RePurpose Energy's repurposing process to meet UL 1974's rigorous standards while developing MWh-scale second-life energy storage systems.