On May 27, 2024, Racern Technology officially announced that its independently developed RS-D317 Marine Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (ESS) had successfully passed the official type approval certification by DNV. This marks the company’s products have reached the highest global standards in the maritime sector in terms of safety and reliability.
DNV is recognized as one of the world’s most authoritative classification societies and risk management institutions, with its certification renowned for stringent standards. It serves as a “hard currency” for high-end maritime and energy products to enter the international market. The certified RS-D317 system is an air-cooled energy storage solution, specifically designed for battery-powered or hybrid-powered ships and offshore installations. It features high safety, intelligent management, and excellent environmental adaptability, fully complying with DNV’s top-tier safety specifications for marine battery systems.
This certification not only provides international authoritative endorsement for Racern Technology’s independent R&D capabilities but also grants key market access qualifications for its products to enter the global market. Against the backdrop of the global shipping industry’s accelerated green transition, the domestically produced high-performance ESS with DNV certification will offer reliable low-carbon power options for international shipowners, effectively driving the development of green shipping.
Racern Technology stated that it will take this certification as a new starting point, continue to innovate, and provide safer and cleaner power solutions for the global maritime sector.