Moment Energy has announced an achievement that removes the technical barrier to the mass-market adoption of second-life battery storage.
According to the company, by achieving UL 60730-1 functional safety certification for a battery management system (BMS) designed specifically for repurposed EV batteries, Moment Energy has created a clear path to permitting and regulatory standards for second-life BESS deployments.
This certification signals a fundamental shift in the energy landscape. Second-life EV batteries are a sophisticated, enterprise-grade asset.
While the only option in the past focused primarily on creative ways to reverse-engineer the original BMS built for automotive purposes, Moment Energy’s proprietary BMS proactively manages these batteries for performance and safety while respecting the IP of its automotive partners.
This ensures that every kilowatt-hour extracted is backed by the same rigorous, independently verified safety standards expected by data centers, utilities and the world’s critical infrastructure.
Beyond the technical milestone, this achievement drastically streamlines the path to deployment for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers.
By setting the gold standard for functional safety, Moment Energy said that it removes the insurance hurdles and permitting complexities that have historically slowed second-life project deployment in populated areas.
This milestone reinforces Moment Energy’s position as the only provider capable of delivering an affordable, reliable and clean energy storage solution that meets the uncompromising demands of the modern grid, effectively solving the ‘safety gap’ that has relegated other second-life companies to the lab and finally bringing it to the front lines of the energy transition.
Gabe Soares, Co-Founder and CTO at Moment Energy commented: “For too long, the industry viewed second-life batteries as a safety ‘wild west.’
“This certification reinforces our other safety certifications and proves that with the right technology, repurposed batteries can match purpose-built storage on safety, reliability and performance,” he concluded.
The certification strengthens Moment Energy’s broader compliance framework alongside UL 1974, UL 1973 and UL 9540, providing third-party validation that can streamline permitting and approvals for commercial and industrial projects, EV charging hubs, microgrids and data centres.
More broadly, it provides a framework for how second-life battery technologies can demonstrate safety and reliability in line with evolving codes and standards, reducing friction for future projects across the sector.
It also establishes a certified safety foundation for Moment Energy’s AI and machine-learning capabilities, enabling advanced optimisation while maintaining independent verification of control over safety-critical functions.
With this milestone, Moment Energy said that it will continue to reinforce its leadership in safe, scalable battery energy storage, extending the life of EV batteries before recycling and advancing the circular economy.
