What is the DNV battery scorecard?

DNV's fifth Battery Scorecard presents findings from tests conducted on dozens of battery cells, offering insights into new technologies, degradation, useful life, and safety. The Battery Scorecard provides answers to questions such as: How do batteries perform in real-life applications?

Is DNV a Notified Body for the new battery regulation?

DNV is in process to become a notified body for the New battery regulation. The sustainability requirements outlined in Regulation 2023/1542 focus on ensuring that batteries are sourced, manufactured, and used in an environmentally responsible manner. Here are some key aspects:

What are the requirements for DNV battery certification?

Requirements for the certification are given in the Battery Power class rules. In addition to this, DNV offer a service for Type Approval of battery systems. This type approval will on a generic level verify that the battery system fulfill the requirements in the DNV class rules including applicable type tests (safety and environmental tests).

What is DNV GL doing with Zem & Grenland energy?

DNV GL has cooperated with ZEM (Zero Emission Mobility) and Grenland Energy (GRE) to develop the previous Battery Guideline into a more comprehensive Handbook for safe and effective introduction of large maritime and offshore battery systems.

Are lithium batteries allowed on a DNV GL vessel?

DNV Class published tentative rules for using Lithium batteries on-board vessels in 2012. These rules were updated and published in October 2015 under the common rule set of DNV GL. The requirements are function-based and applicable for all DNV GL classed vessels having batteries larger than 50 kWh.

What are the DNV GL Class requirements for a battery system?

Depending on the application of the battery system, there are certain important elements to consider. DNV GL Class rules require that the battery space has to meet a general fire integrity level of A-0 and A-60 towards any muster stations or evacuation routes.