Energy & Electrification
Energy Storage System / Battery Testing
Lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride battery validation from low-voltage cells to high-voltage packs, including recycling and failure analysis.
01 · UNDERSTAND THE SERVICE
Overview
Sterling Performance validates energy storage systems through lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride battery testing. Our facility handles testing from low-voltage cells to high-voltage packs and can simulate normal and extreme operating conditions.
Beyond performance and durability testing, we provide battery recycling, inspection, and failure analysis. All work is performed in our ISO/IEC 17025-accredited lab against OEM specifications and established standards.
02 · CONFIRM THE FIT
Energy Storage System / Battery Testing Capabilities
- EV battery testing
- Battery cell cycling
- Battery module & battery pack cycling
- Charge/discharge cycle durability
- Drive cycle testing
- Pulse power testing
- Shock and vibration
- Thermal battery propagation testing
- Battery nail penetration testing
- Thermal cycling
- Water immersion
- Drop testing
- CAN communication and control
- Battery recycling
- Inspection & failure analysis
03 · METHODS & CONDITIONS
Testing Methods & Conditions
- 01Lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride battery testing
- 02Low-voltage cells through high-voltage packs
- 03Charge/discharge cycling, drive cycle, and pulse power
- 04Thermal cycling and thermal propagation
- 05Battery recycling, inspection, and failure analysis
04 · REAL-WORLD FIT
Typical Applications & Assemblies
- Lithium-ion battery systems
- Nickel metal hydride battery systems
- Low-voltage cells through high-voltage packs
- EV and HEV energy storage systems
Reporting & Compliance Data
Sterling delivers professional, concise, and accurate test reports backed by state-of-the-art data acquisition. Our reports are detailed enough to be submitted as engineering and government compliance backup data — so you get results you can act on and document.
ANSWERS FOR ENGINEERS
Frequently Asked Questions
What battery chemistries can Sterling test?
We validate lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride energy storage systems, from low-voltage cells to high-voltage packs.
Do you offer battery failure analysis?
Yes. Beyond performance and durability testing, we provide battery recycling, inspection, and failure analysis.
Can you simulate extreme operating conditions?
Yes. Our chambers and equipment simulate both normal and extreme operating conditions for energy storage systems.
Energy Storage System / Battery Testing inquiry
Ready to define the scope?
Share the part or system, requirement, operating conditions, and desired outcome. Sterling's team will use that context to begin reviewing the appropriate testing approach.