This year (2025), the Energy Storage Battery Testing Laboratory of the Metal Industries Research and Development Centre (MIRDC) has officially been recognized as an acknowledged laboratory by the globally renowned third-party independent verification body DNV. This world-level accreditation signifies that the laboratory's capabilities in safety, performance, and quality testing of energy storage systems have fully aligned with top global standards, acting as a solid quality endorsement for Taiwan's energy storage industry chain to enter the global market. The certification ceremony to celebrate the occasion was held at MIRDC's Traditional Industries Innovation Center MOEA. Witnessed by Chia-Ju Liu, Chairman of MIRDC, and Hsiao-Tung Chao, Vice-President of Asia Pacific, Energy Systems at DNV, this accomplishment showcases the determination of both parties to increase Taiwan's international competitiveness regarding energy storage.
MIRDC Chairman Chia-Ju Liu stated, "The DNV accreditation of our laboratory marks a significant professional commendation for MIRDC. This not only signifies that our laboratory's technical capabilities align with top international standards, but also acts as a key milestone to help Taiwan's energy storage industry chain quickly step onto the world stage. I would like to thank Vice President Wei-Hung Wu and Chung-Hsien Chen, Acting Director of the Intelligence and System R&D Service Department, for leading the team to enhance the technological development of the energy storage industry. In the future, MIRDC will continue to strengthen the core expertise of the laboratory, supporting domestic businesses to seize opportunities in the global market's fierce competition and make substantial contributions to Taiwan's net-zero goals."
Hsiao-Tung Chao, Vice-President of Asia Pacific, Energy Systems at DNV, pointed out, "As a leader in the global energy transition sector, we are very pleased to see that MIRDC's laboratory has quickly conformed to our stringent accreditation standards. This certification reflects Taiwan's determination and competence in the energy storage testing field. We firmly believe that this laboratory will effectively enhance energy storage safety and quality in the region, bringing more reliable products and services to the green supply chain in the Asia Pacific."
As the global energy transition picks up speed, global customers' greatest concerns center on the safety and reliability of energy storage systems. The recent DNV laboratory accreditation proves that MIRDC possesses excellent professional management and operational skills, enabling the laboratory to conduct high-standard tests that comply with international norms, thereby providing more efficient and globally trusted third-party testing services to domestic businesses that specialize in energy storage systems. Subsequently, it can provide Taiwan's businesses with rigorous safety and performance validation that meets international standards, from battery modules and systems to power station ratings. In addition, the laboratory is currently the largest energy storage testing facility in the country, capable of providing testing services for large battery energy storage systems, with a future capacity reaching MW levels. MIRDC will continue to deepen cooperation with international validation systems such as DNV, thoroughly improving the crucial testing link of Taiwan's energy storage industry chain, in order to bolster the competitiveness of local manufacturers in the global green energy market.