LG Chem has announced the formal launch of its residential battery systems into the North American market, with initial capacities up to 9.8 kWh.

These energy storage system are designed for AC- and DC-coupling, and the Korean manufacturer says it is working hard to secure compatibility with third-party components, such as inverters.

According to LG Chem, the company has been awarded 82 projects from 28 global automotive OEMs as of September 2016, and has already deployed many Gigawatt-hours of global stationary battery projects already

"The launch follows successful completion of UL certification and represents LG Chem's initial foray into the North American residential market. Since 2013, LG Chem has been at the forefront of providing residential battery storage (RESU) systems and has earned a strong reputation for quality, reliability and dependability. The commitment to delivering quality products and services has resulted in excellent annual growth and new business throughout Europe and Asia, especially in Germany, Italy, the UK, as well as Japan and Australia. The residential systems' pioneering features were recognized with the ees AWARD 2016 and, in the fast-growing Australian market, LG Chem has quickly established itself as the market leader according to EuPD Research.