CORRECTION - XCharge's GridLink Achieves Landmark Certification in the US, Setting New Standards for Safety and Efficiency
XCharge (NASDAQ: XCH) has announced that its GridLink system has received UL 1973 and UL 9540A certifications in the United States, marking significant safety and efficiency achievements. The system features advanced fire safety measures, including built-in fire suppression water tanks and IP65-rated sealing.
Key innovations include a DC high-voltage air conditioning system that delivers 2% greater efficiency than traditional AC systems, and a four-dimensional safety monitoring system detecting electricity, infrared light, heat, and gases. GridLink's bidirectional converter complies with UL 1741 for U.S. grid integration.
The system's modular design enables individual battery pack replacement, reducing maintenance costs while extending lifecycle. These certifications position GridLink as a leading solution in the U.S. energy storage market, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and grid compliance.
XCharge (NASDAQ: XCH) ha annunciato che il suo sistema GridLink ha ricevuto le certificazioni UL 1973 e UL 9540A negli Stati Uniti, segnando importanti traguardi in termini di sicurezza ed efficienza. Il sistema è dotato di avanzate misure di sicurezza antincendio, tra cui serbatoi d'acqua per la soppressione degli incendi integrati e una sigillatura con grado di protezione IP65.
Le innovazioni chiave includono un sistema di climatizzazione ad alta tensione DC che offre un'efficienza superiore del 2% rispetto ai tradizionali sistemi AC, e un sistema di monitoraggio della sicurezza in quattro dimensioni che rileva elettricità, luce infrarossa, calore e gas. Il convertitore bidirezionale di GridLink è conforme alla UL 1741 per l'integrazione nella rete elettrica statunitense.
Il design modulare del sistema consente la sostituzione dei singoli pacchi batteria, riducendo i costi di manutenzione e prolungando il ciclo di vita. Queste certificazioni posizionano GridLink come una soluzione leader nel mercato dell'energia negli Stati Uniti, enfatizzando sicurezza, efficienza e conformità alla rete.
XCharge (NASDAQ: XCH) ha anunciado que su sistema GridLink ha recibido las certificaciones UL 1973 y UL 9540A en los Estados Unidos, marcando logros significativos en términos de seguridad y eficiencia. El sistema cuenta con avanzadas medidas de seguridad contra incendios, incluyendo tanques de agua para supresión de incendios integrados y sellado con clasificación IP65.
Las innovaciones clave incluyen un sistema de aire acondicionado de alta tensión DC que ofrece un 2% más de eficiencia que los sistemas de CA tradicionales, y un sistema de monitoreo de seguridad en cuatro dimensiones que detecta electricidad, luz infrarroja, calor y gases. El convertidor bidireccional de GridLink cumple con la UL 1741 para la integración en la red eléctrica de EE. UU.
El diseño modular del sistema permite el reemplazo individual de paquetes de baterías, reduciendo los costos de mantenimiento y prolongando el ciclo de vida. Estas certificaciones posicionan a GridLink como una solución líder en el mercado de almacenamiento de energía en EE. UU., enfatizando la seguridad, la eficiencia y la conformidad con la red.
XCharge (NASDAQ: XCH)는 GridLink 시스템이 미국에서 UL 1973 및 UL 9540A 인증을 받았다고 발표했습니다. 이는 안전성과 효율성에서 중요한 성과를 의미합니다. 이 시스템은 내장된 화재 억제용 수조와 IP65 등급의 밀폐 구조를 포함한 고급 화재 안전 조치를 특징으로 합니다.
주요 혁신 사항으로는 전통적인 AC 시스템보다 2% 더 높은 효율을 제공하는 DC 고전압 공조 시스템과 전기, 적외선, 열 및 가스를 감지하는 4차원 안전 모니터링 시스템이 있습니다. GridLink의 양방향 변환기는 미국 전력망 통합을 위한 UL 1741을 준수합니다.
시스템의 모듈형 설계는 개별 배터리 팩 교체를 가능하게 하여 유지보수 비용을 줄이고 수명을 연장합니다. 이러한 인증은 GridLink를 미국 에너지 저장 시장의 선도적인 솔루션으로 자리매김하게 하여 안전성, 효율성 및 전력망 준수를 강조합니다.
XCharge (NASDAQ: XCH) a annoncé que son système GridLink a reçu les certifications UL 1973 et UL 9540A aux États-Unis, marquant des réalisations significatives en matière de sécurité et d'efficacité. Le système dispose de mesures avancées de sécurité incendie, y compris des réservoirs d'eau de suppression d'incendie intégrés et un scellage classé IP65.
Les innovations clés comprennent un système de climatisation haute tension DC qui offre une efficacité supérieure de 2 % par rapport aux systèmes AC traditionnels, ainsi qu'un système de surveillance de sécurité en quatre dimensions détectant l'électricité, la lumière infrarouge, la chaleur et les gaz. Le convertisseur bidirectionnel de GridLink est conforme à la norme UL 1741 pour l'intégration au réseau électrique américain.
Le design modulaire du système permet le remplacement individuel des packs de batteries, réduisant les coûts de maintenance tout en prolongeant la durée de vie. Ces certifications positionnent GridLink comme une solution leader sur le marché du stockage d'énergie aux États-Unis, mettant l'accent sur la sécurité, l'efficacité et la conformité au réseau.
XCharge (NASDAQ: XCH) hat angekündigt, dass sein GridLink-System in den Vereinigten Staaten die UL 1973- und UL 9540A-Zertifizierungen erhalten hat, was bedeutende Fortschritte in Bezug auf Sicherheit und Effizienz markiert. Das System verfügt über fortschrittliche Brandschutzmaßnahmen, darunter integrierte Wasserbehälter zur Brandbekämpfung und eine IP65-zertifizierte Abdichtung.
Zu den wichtigsten Innovationen gehört ein Hochspannungs-DC-Klimaanlagensystem, das eine um 2 % höhere Effizienz als herkömmliche AC-Systeme bietet, sowie ein vierdimensionales Sicherheitsüberwachungssystem, das Elektrizität, Infrarotlicht, Wärme und Gase erkennt. Der bidirektionale Konverter von GridLink erfüllt die UL 1741 für die Integration in das US-Stromnetz.
Das modulare Design des Systems ermöglicht den Austausch einzelner Batteriepacks, wodurch die Wartungskosten gesenkt und die Lebensdauer verlängert werden. Diese Zertifizierungen positionieren GridLink als führende Lösung auf dem US-Energiespeichermarkt und betonen Sicherheit, Effizienz und Netzkonformität.
- Achieved key US certifications (UL 1973, UL 9540A) enhancing market credibility
- DC high-voltage air conditioning system delivers 2% efficiency improvement
- Advanced safety features including fire suppression and four-dimensional monitoring
- Modular design reduces maintenance costs and extends product lifecycle
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XCharge's GridLink certification under UL 1973 and UL 9540A represents significant technical validation in a market where safety concerns have hampered energy storage adoption. The built-in fire suppression water tanks in each battery cabinet address thermal runaway - the primary failure mode that has plagued numerous energy storage installations.
The DC high-voltage air conditioning system's
What truly differentiates GridLink is its comprehensive four-dimensional safety monitoring system. By simultaneously tracking electrical anomalies, infrared signatures, temperature variations, and gas emissions (hydrogen/CO2), the system creates multiple safety layers that substantially reduce catastrophic failure risks.
The modular battery architecture enabling individual pack replacement addresses a critical industry pain point: the need to replace entire systems when only a small percentage of cells degrade. This approach substantially improves total cost of ownership metrics while extending system lifespans.
These technical achievements collectively position GridLink as a competitive offering in the US energy storage market where proven safety features increasingly drive procurement decisions.
The UL certifications secured by XCharge's GridLink represent mandatory prerequisites for US market entry rather than optional enhancements. These certifications effectively remove the primary regulatory barrier to commercialization in what has become an increasingly compliance-focused market.
UL 1973 specifically evaluates battery system safety under both normal and abnormal conditions, while UL 9540A tests thermal runaway propagation resistance - critical following several high-profile energy storage fires that have heightened scrutiny from authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
The IP65 rating further validates protection against environmental factors, expanding deployment versatility across varied installation environments. Meanwhile, the UL 1741 compliance for GridLink's bidirectional converter confirms grid interconnection readiness - without which utilities would reject integration regardless of other performance metrics.
For XCharge, these certifications substantially reduce project approval timelines with local permitting authorities who rely on UL standards as verification of safety compliance. The regulatory achievement also satisfies insurance underwriter requirements that have become increasingly stringent for energy storage projects.
While certification itself doesn't guarantee commercial success, it removes a significant hurdle that prevents many international manufacturers from accessing the US energy storage market, giving XCharge a meaningful competitive opportunity.
HAMBURG, Germany, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XCHG Limited (“XCharge” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: XCH), a global leader in integrated EV charging solutions, today announced that its innovative GridLink system has received prestigious certifications in the United States, including UL 1973 and UL 9540A. These certifications represent the benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and grid compliance, reinforcing GridLink’s position in the energy storage market.
Advanced Fire Safety Measures and Compliance
GridLink’s certification under UL 1973 and UL 9540A underscores its exceptional safety standards. The system incorporates advanced fire safety measures, including built-in fire suppression water tanks in each battery cabinet, to prevent thermal runaway and protect individual battery packs. Additionally, the system’s IP65-rated sealing and UL 9540A certification provide robust protection against environmental factors.
To meet U.S. grid interconnection standards, GridLink’s bidirectional converter complies with UL 1741, ensuring seamless integration with the nation’s energy infrastructure. These certifications collectively highlight the Company’s commitment to delivering safe and reliable solutions for the evolving energy landscape.
DC High-Voltage Air Conditioning: A Breakthrough in Efficiency
GridLink introduces a DC high-voltage air conditioning system that achieves
Comprehensive Safety Monitoring and Dual Electrical Protection
GridLink’s four-dimensional safety monitoring system provides unparalleled oversight, detecting potential risks, including electricity, infrared light, heat, and gases such as hydrogen and carbon dioxide. The system’s dual electrical protection—combining active and passive measures—ensures rapid automatic disconnection of the main circuit under critical conditions, safeguarding both users and infrastructure.
Modular and Flexible Design for Long-Term Reliability
GridLink’s modular design allows for the seamless replacement of individual battery packs, reducing maintenance costs and extending the system’s lifecycle. With certified battery cells, GridLink delivers enhanced safety and reliability, further solidifying its position as a cutting-edge energy storage solution.
"Achieving these certifications is a testament to GridLink's quality and innovation," commented Aatish Patel, President of XCharge. "The rigorous standards validate our commitment to safety, efficiency, and grid compliance, setting a new benchmark for the industry. GridLink's proprietary technologies and modular design reflect our dedication to pioneering solutions that meet the dynamic needs of the energy market."
GridLink’s certification marks a significant milestone for XCharge’s expansion in the U.S. market. By ensuring superior safety, grid compliance, and operational efficiency, GridLink represents a leap forward in energy storage and grid integration, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient energy future. As always, XCharge remains committed to leading and fostering growth through innovation and leveraging technology to enhance safety while building a global green future.
About XCharge
XCharge, founded in 2015, is a global leader in integrated EV charging solutions. The Company offers comprehensive EV charging solutions which primarily include the DC fast chargers, the advanced battery-integrated DC fast chargers, as well as its accompanying services. Through the combination of XCharge’s proprietary charging technology, energy storage system technology, and accompanying services, the Company enhances EV charging efficiency and unlocks the value of energy storage and management. Committed to providing innovative and efficient EV charging solutions, XCharge is actively working towards establishing a global green future that is critical to long-term growth and development.
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