The BATSS project has completed its first reporting period, a crucial milestone in its mission to develop the next generation of safe, efficient, and sustainable battery systems.
During these first 18 months, the consortium’s efforts have moved from defining the foundation of the system to materialising real components and prototypes, marking a decisive shift from design to demonstration.
Throughout this period, our consortium partners worked collaboratively to define the requirements and specifications for the targeted marine, off-road, and stationary applications, while also improving cell manufacturing and welding processes to enhance performance and safety.
Meanwhile, the project advanced in thermal and electrical modelling — from single-cell simulations to full-system analysis — including thermal runaway studies and the integration of optimised cooling systems. On the electrical side, tangible progress was achieved with the development and prototyping of key components such as the master-slave Battery Management System, SiC-based power switch, cloud communication system, and DC/DC converter, all of which have undergone initial validation.
A major highlight of this period is the creation of a downscaled battery module, designed, built, and tested to represent the final systems for each use case. This prototype embodies safe-by-design principles, integrates fire prevention measures, and combines cell-to-pack and modular design concepts, bridging innovation and practicality.
In parallel, the consortium has laid the groundwork for standardisation alignment, failure analysis, and life-cycle studies, ensuring the project’s outcomes will not only push the boundaries of technology but also meet the highest safety and sustainability standards.
These achievements mark an important turning point for BATSS, moving from early design and definition phases to applied innovation and validation.
Over the next few months, BATSS will release a series of in-depth articles showcasing its first results and technological developments in detail, including the Battery Management System, SiC-based power switch, and downscaled battery module.
Stay tuned! After the sneak peeks shared on social media, it’s time to dive deeper into the science, engineering, and collaboration that are powering BATSS forward.
