UL Options introduced it has issued its first certifications to UL 9741, the usual for bidirectional EV charging system gear, and UL 1741 SA, the usual for inverters and controllers to be used with distributed power sources in a vehicle-to-grid scenario. The primary certification has been granted to the bidirectional EV charging system made by Fermata Power.
“Attaining the primary UL 9741 and UL 1741 SA certification for a vehicle-to-grid compliant bidirectional EV charger is a exceptional milestone for Fermata Power,” mentioned Tony Posawatz, CEO of Fermata Power.
A bidirectional charger permits for each common charging of an EV’s battery and exporting of an EV battery’s energy into a house or onto the grid. This vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy switch can also be collectively often known as vehicle-to-everything (V2X).
Fermata Power’s FE-20 bidirectional EV charging system is the primary V2G-compliant EV charger to realize certification to UL 9741 and UL 1741 SA. The FE-20 was designed for Fermata Power by Heliox, a supplier of fast-charging options.
“With Fermata Power reaching the primary UL 9741 and UL 1741 SA certification of a vehicle-to-grid compliant bidirectional EV charger, UL Options helps to construct belief on this know-how amongst fleet managers, customers and different stakeholders,” mentioned Milan Dotlich, vice chairman and common supervisor of Power and Industrial Automation at UL Options. “We proceed to watch technical developments and regulatory adjustments to assist allow innovation and pace to market as the way forward for mobility evolves.”
Fermata Power first acquired UL 9741 certification in 2020 for its FE-15 charging system. Its new FE-20 system is the primary to even have the UL 1741 SA bidirectional certification for V2G capabilities.
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