1. Socomec has launched the energy storage system Grid Lab in France to develop technology for grid security and reliability.
2. The facility can replicate different storage project conditions and installation via an on-site microgrid, allowing for testing of a range of energy storage projects.
3. The lab includes on-site generators to simulate grids from around the world, as well as testing capabilities for batteries, mechanical components, and power conversion devices.
Socomec, a global manufacturer of energy storage solutions, has opened the ESS Grid Lab in France to focus on grid security, resilience, and reliability. This state-of-the-art facility offers a highly modular and flexible testing environment, allowing for the replication of different storage project conditions and installations through an on-site microgrid. The lab’s on-site generators can simulate grids from around the world, facilitating a wide range of energy storage projects that may not be feasible on real-world networks.
The Grid Lab allows for collaboration with partners to drive innovation in energy storage technology. With a focus on testing and research using Socomec’s SUNSYS HES energy storage systems, the facility offers a platform for microgrid, grid integration, and EV charging infrastructure research. Additionally, the Lab Supervision Platform enables analysis of battery performance and related components to ensure grid security, flexibility, and reliability.
Flavien Martos, a specialist at Socomec, emphasized the importance of technology in supporting a clean energy transition and the continued rollout of EV charging infrastructure. By replicating grid scenarios worldwide, the development centre can provide customized storage solutions and ensure the quality and reliability of their offerings. With plans for expansion and a customer showroom on the horizon, the ESS Grid Lab aims to drive advancements in energy storage technology for a sustainable future.