Samsung SDI seeks edge in gov’t ESS project bid with safety recognition

Samsung SDI has won a major award for its energy storage system (ESS) safety technology, a recognition expected to boost the company’s efforts to secure a leading position in an upcoming government-led ESS procurement project. During the 2025 Korea Tech Festival on Wednesday, Samsung SDI received a ministerial commendation in the Korea Technology Awards for its Samsung Battery Box (SBB), recognized for advancements in fire safety and cost reduction. Samsung SDI was the only domestic battery maker to be honored at this year’s awards. SBB is Samsung SDI’s integrated ESS battery solution that combines batteries and safety systems within a 20-foot container. It features a highly durable prismatic battery cell paired with the company’s fire safety technologies, including Enhanced Direct Injection (EDI) and No Thermal Propagation (No TP). EDI is a technology that directly injects fire-suppressant agents into a battery module when a thermal runaway occurs, effectively preventing heat from spreading. No TP prevents a fire in one battery cell from spreading to other cells within a batterWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times