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The Explosion of the Lithium Battery Market in Canada<\/h2>\n\n

The demand for Lithium LFP batteries exploded in the Canadian market in 2018 and this growth has been consistent since then.Indeed, 2018 marks the arrival of American battery companies such as Relion and BattleBorn on the Canadian market.\nAs soon as they arrived, these brands were very successful and their popularity was immediately felt.\nAt that time, these companies exclusively offered 12 V lithium batteries. <\/p>\n\n

With the growing and rapid size of the lithium battery market, 2018 also marks the arrival of the first standardization standard in the lithium battery industry, the UL1973 standard.\nIn fact, it was in 2018 that CSA Group published the full standard guide for the first time and offers a CSA UL1973 certification process. <\/p>\n\n

Reminder to readers<\/h2>\n\n

Lithium University aims to be the reference in consumer information, our mission is to provide verified and relevant information without bias in the complex lithium battery market.\nWe know that access to information, verified and understandable, is often difficult for the consumer.\nWe therefore contacted the various distributors on the Canadian market to find out the list of batteries legally authorized on Canadian and Quebec territory. Subsequently, we had the list validated with the RBQ (R\u00e9gie du b\u00e2timent du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>), and by the ESA (Electrical Safety Authority<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n

Regulations<\/h2>\n\n

It is important to note that Quebec has different regulations than the rest of Canada that apply to Lithium batteries.In fact, Quebec has adopted a version of the Canadian Electrical Code<\/a> that is older than all the other provinces.<\/p>\n\n

Therefore, batteries legalized in English Canada, are automatically legal under Chapter 5 of the Quebec Construction Code<\/a>. Thus, you will be able to read several times that the ANSI\/ UL9540 ESS standard is required for Lithium LFP technology, but this does not apply to the Quebec market. <\/p>\n\n

In Quebec, the UL1973 standard is sought for the entire lithium battery (certification of the battery’s internal cells alone is not sufficient). In conclusion, a battery that is legal in Quebec will not necessarily be legal in English Canada.<\/p>\n\n

Commercial Facilities<\/h2>\n\n

With respect to commercial installations, it is important to note that it is the master electricians who bear the burden of liability for the installation, therefore they could be sued by their client’s insurance company in the event of a loss. <\/p>\n\n

Ensuring the safety and quality of the installation is therefore essential for master electricians.\nSome of them prefer to take the lead and rely on a more recent version of the Canadian electrical code to ensure an additional level of security. <\/p>\n\n

List of legal lithium batteries in Canada<\/h2>\n\n

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and that other models may be available in Canada. <\/p>\n\n

Company name<\/strong><\/td>Battery model certified in Quebec<\/strong><\/td>Certification<\/td>Customer Support<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Volthium Energy Inc.<\/a><\/td>51.2 V 100 Ah Rackmount 3U5.12 kWh<\/td>https:\/\/volthium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/22072024-Certification-ETL-UL9540-3U.pdf<\/a><\/td>Based in Quebec, Canada<\/td><\/tr>
Fortress Po<\/a>wer<\/a><\/td>eFlex 5.4 | 51.2 V 105 Ah<\/td>https:\/\/www.fortresspower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eFlex%205.4%20UL1973%20ATM%203RD%20ED.pdf<\/a><\/span> <\/td>Based in the United States<\/td><\/tr>
Pytes<\/a><\/td>51.2V 100 Ah V5 heated<\/td>https:\/\/www.pytesusa.com\/public\/upload\/20240703\/96a7f55a93c52a54ea9415902cdd14d3.pdf?_gl=1*u5m77e*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTA4MTkzOC4xNzIyMjgzMTA1*_ga_78EMHXK362*MTcyMjI4MzEwNS4xLjAuMTcyMjI4MzEwNS42MC4wLjA.&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-5y1BhC-ARIsAAM_oKmZrLYk0OSi4jwEgM8GlJbDWe_15G7ARa8VMNziYlR96kj-5TuXmYIaAjjiEALw_wcB<\/a><\/td>No support<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of legal lithium batteries in Canada.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

List of legal lithium batteries in Quebec<\/h2>\n\n

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and that other models may be available on the Quebec market.\nThe models listed in our list are reported to be 100% approved in Quebec. <\/p>\n\n

Company name<\/strong><\/td>Battery model certified in Quebec<\/strong><\/td>Certification<\/td>Customer Support<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Canbat<\/a><\/td>CLI120-48 | 51.2 V 100 Ah (UL1973 1st Edition)<\/td>https:\/\/www.canbat.com\/downloads\/UL1973.pdf<\/a> <\/td>Based in Vancouver, Canada<\/td><\/tr>
SimpliPhi<\/a><\/td>PHI 3.8-M – 48V | 51.2 V 75 Ah<\/td>https:\/\/www.fortresspower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/eFlex%205.4%20UL1973%20ATM%203RD%20ED.pdf<\/a> <\/td>Based in the United States<\/td><\/tr>
Fortress Power<\/a><\/td>eFlex 5.4 | 51.2 V 105 Ah <\/td>https:\/\/www.fortresspower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/eFlex-UL9540-ED2.pdf<\/a><\/td>Based in the United States<\/td><\/tr>
Volthium Energy Inc.<\/a><\/td>51.2 V 100 Ah & 51.2 V 200 Ah<\/td>https:\/\/volthium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CSA-5KW-10KW.pdf\n <\/a><\/td>Based in Quebec, Canada<\/td><\/tr>
SOK<\/a><\/td>48 V Rackmount | 51.2 V 100 Ah | 5.12 kWh<\/td>https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1mV5sGVMZWKUdR6UheRtd5fiE9ScQp1Gv\/view<\/a> <\/td>No support<\/td><\/tr>
Pylontech<\/a><\/td>US3000C | 48 V 74 Ah | 3.5 kWh <\/td>https:\/\/shop.frankensolar.ca\/content\/documentation\/Pylontech\/Certification_Pylontech_US3000C-ANSI-CAN-UL1973-CSA-US3000C-CoFC-80045633-EN_(frankensolar).pdf<\/a><\/td>No support<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
List of legal lithium batteries in Quebec.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

List of non-compliant batteries <\/h2>\n\n

It is important to be vigilant, many companies spread false information about the certifications of their batteries.<\/p>\n\n

List of batteries that have received reports of non-compliance (from building inspectors, ESA<\/a>, or Technical Safety BC):<\/a><\/p>\n\n