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What are the testing requirements for battery cabinets?

VDMA 24994 defines the testing requirements for battery cabinets. Only cabinets that pass rigorous practical tests with lithium-ion batteries receive an ECB-S certificate. Testing can only be carried out by accredited laboratories. In Europe, there are just two: MPA Dresden (Germany) and GryfitLab (Poland), both recognised by ECB-S..

Does a lithium-ion battery cabinet protect against fires?

Not every cabinet or storage solution offers sufficient protection against battery fires. Many manufacturers refer to existing guidelines, such as EN 14470-1. But these do not address the specific risks of lithium-ion batteries. EN 14470-1 cabinets are designed for storing chemicals. They primarily protect against external fire sources.

Should lithium-ion batteries be stored in a certified battery safe?

In many cases, they now require that lithium-ion batteries be stored and charged in a certified battery safe. The VDMA 24994 testing requirements are not a standalone solution. It’s currently being used as the basis for a new European standard for lithium-ion battery storage. That standard is under development, but formal adoption may take years.

Are lithium batteries a good choice for a data center?

Lithium batteries are more versatile than traditional VRLA batteries, which has added to their popularity. Not only are traditional data center applications more often utilizing lithium battery solutions, but Eaton is now able to expand the applications for UPSs because of lithium, i.e. energy storage applications like Eaton’s EnergyAware solution.