Trina Storage announced enhancements to its global delivery framework through an upgraded AC system validation platform, strengthening the company’s ability to deliver reliable, grid-ready utility-scale energy storage systems worldwide. The platform supports the company’s rapid expansion across more than 100 countries and its continued high-growth trajectory in the global BESS market.
Built on four specialised R&D laboratories, the platform integrates a self-built 35 kV medium-voltage test station, a 478 m³ environmental chamber, a system-integration test facility, and a 1:1 hardware-in-the-loop EMS validation facility. Together, these capabilities enable Trina Storage to simulate real operating environments, verify system performance, and reduce commissioning risks before equipment reaches the project site.
35 kV station: full-chain validation for grid readiness
Trina Storage is among the first in the industry to construct its own 35 kV MW-scale test station, removing the dependency on external grid resources and enabling more efficient, flexible, and repeatable testing. The station enables block-level pre-commissioning and high-voltage grid-integration testing under a true medium-voltage environment. With 24/7 testing availability and full-link validation capabilities, it significantly shortens project acceptance timelines and enhances delivery predictability.
Ultra-large Drive-in Environmental Chamber
The 478 m³ chamber accommodates full 40-ft subsystems, including DC cabinet and MV-skid, and tests them under extreme conditions from –50°C to +90°C and up to 98% humidity. Trina Storage’s dynamic full-load uniformity, maintaining temperature deviation within ±4°C, ensures system reliability across diverse environments, from cold northern regions to high-heat markets.
EMS validation laboratory
The EMS validation platform specialises in system integration, functional validation, and performance optimisation. Utilising a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation platform, it can create a 1:1 model of an energy storage plant. This enables rapid validation of the EMS's capability to orchestrate the entire plant, ensuring precise and efficient operational management and enhancing overall system stability. This reduces on-site commissioning time and improves long-term operational stability.
