Trina Storage has achieved a global milestone with its Elementa 2 liquid cooling system, becoming the world's first energy storage product to earn a 20-year full lifecycle Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification. Audited and issued by UL Solutions, a leading global certification authority, this certification highlights the system's industry-leading environmental performance and sets a benchmark for sustainable, high-efficiency energy storage solutions.
The EPD certification, based on the ISO 14025 standard, provides a rigorous assessment of a product's environmental impact across its entire lifecycle — from raw material extraction, manufacturing, and transportation to operation, maintenance, and recycling. Following months of independent verification, UL Solutions confirmed Elementa 2's compliance and supported Trina Storage in completing the registration on international EPD platforms.
This certification is the first in the energy storage industry to assess environmental impacts over a 20-year product lifecycle. Beyond standard product lifecycle phases like production, usage, and disposal, the evaluation of the Elementa 2 liquid cooling system also accounts for the ecological footprint of preventive maintenance and component replacements, supporting a more comprehensive and accurate representation of the system's sustainability.
“This achievement validates Trina Storage's leadership in sustainable innovation and green manufacturing,” said Wei Deng, Head of Global Product at Trina Storage. “By integrating advanced automated, digital, and intelligent production systems, Trina Storage has built smart zero-carbon factories powered by solar-plus-storage solutions. These initiatives have significantly reduced per-unit energy consumption, keeping emissions well below industry averages and enhancing product sustainability across its lifecycle.”
With this certification, Trina Storage strengthens its commitment to delivering high-performance, eco-friendly energy storage solutions, helping customers meet increasing sustainability requirements and regulatory standards worldwide. The company will continue optimizing technology innovation and fostering collaboration with industry partners to accelerate the global transition to a more sustainable energy future.