The National Battery Testing Centre at QUT tests multiple types and sizes of battery systems in real-world conditions. NBTC also has unique capabilities to fabricate and test pilot quantities of custom Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells. NBTC provides nationwide services for: testing of battery systems at cell, module and pack level; validation of battery energy storage systems; safety testing of batteries; development and testing of battery management systems (BMS’s) with standardised communication protocols; and “Plug and play” integration of battery systems with renewable energy microgrids. Our Centre is a part of the Future Battery Industries CRC that brings together 50 partners from Australian industry (raw materials, minerals, chemical precursors, etc.), Federal and State Governments and academics to support Australia’s developing battery storage industry.

Website

https://research.qut.edu.au/nbtc/

Organisation type

• University Research Facility

Number of research staff

Up to 20 research staff

Address

Lot 7, Northlink Industrial Park, 457 Tufnell Rd, Banyo QLD 4014

Facilities and major equipment

• Battery Cycler 4000 Series by Maccor
• Battery Cycler BTS4000 Series by Neware
• Battery Cycler IGBT7002 Series by Neware
• Li-ion, Li-metal electrode processing
• custom cell design
• custom pack assembly and testing

Key science sectors

More information about the sectors this centre is involved in:

• Advanced manufacturing
• Engineering
• Energy