Austin, TX - May 19, 2026 - Moment Energy, the global leader in EV battery repurposing, today announced a landmark achievement that removes the final technical barrier to the mass-market adoption of second-life battery storage. By becoming the first company globally to achieve UL 60730-1 functional safety certification for a battery management system (BMS) designed specifically for repurposed EV batteries, Moment Energy has created a clear path to permitting and regulatory standards for second-life BESS deployments.
This certification signals a fundamental shift in the energy landscape. Second-life EV batteries are a sophisticated, enterprise-grade asset. While the only option in the past focused primarily on creative ways to reverse-engineer the original BMS built for automotive purposes, Moment Energy’s proprietary BMS proactively manages these batteries for performance and safety while respecting the IP of its automotive partners. This ensures that every kilowatt-hour extracted is backed by the same rigorous, independently verified safety standards expected by data centers, utilities, and the world’s critical infrastructure.
Beyond the technical milestone, this achievement drastically streamlines the path to deployment for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers. By setting the gold standard for functional safety, Moment Energy removes the insurance hurdles and permitting complexities that have historically slowed second-life project deployment in populated areas. This milestone reinforces Moment Energy’s position as the only provider capable of delivering an affordable, reliable, and clean energy storage solution that meets the uncompromising demands of the modern grid, effectively solving the 'safety gap' that has relegated other second-life companies to the lab and finally bringing it to the front lines of the energy transition.
“For too long, the industry viewed second-life batteries as a safety 'wild west.' This certification reinforces our other safety certifications and proves that with the right technology, repurposed batteries can match purpose-built storage on safety, reliability, and performance,” said Gabe Soares, Co-Founder and CTO at Moment Energy. This milestone gives customers, battery OEMs, automakers, utilities, and regulators the confidence to deploy repurposed EV batteries in critical infrastructure without compromise.
The certification strengthens Moment Energy’s broader compliance framework alongside UL 1974, UL 1973 and UL 9540, providing third-party validation that can streamline permitting and approvals for commercial and industrial projects, EV charging hubs, microgrids, and data centres. More broadly, it provides a framework for how second-life battery technologies can demonstrate safety and reliability in line with evolving codes and standards, reducing friction for future projects across the sector.
It also establishes a certified safety foundation for Moment Energy’s AI and machine-learning capabilities, enabling advanced optimization while maintaining independent verification of control over safety-critical functions. With this milestone, Moment Energy continues to reinforce its leadership in safe, scalable battery energy storage, extending the life of EV batteries before recycling and advancing the circular economy.
About Moment Energy
Moment Energy is the first and only company building commercial-scale battery energy storage from second-life EV batteries — fully certified across the UL safety stack and deployed in the field today. Our systems power data centers, hospitals, factories, and microgrids across North America, sourced from batteries already on the continent's roads, manufactured in Texas and British Columbia. Moment partners with major automakers, including Mercedes-Benz Energy, to put retired EV batteries back to work before they're recycled.
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Claus Eckbo, Owner, God’s Pocket Resort
Off-Grid, Port Hardy, British Columbia
Moment Energy Flora BESS
66% reduction in diesel usage
PROBLEM
Preserving the "Rustic Feel"
God’s Pocket Resort stands as a world-renowned destination for cold-water diving and kayaking, nestled on a remote island accessible only by boat. For over 100 years, the area has served as a refuge for sailors and fishermen, and today the resort continues that tradition of sanctuary by offering adventurers a rustic, immersive experience far from the grid.
However, operating off-grid presented a loud and expensive problem. For years, the resort relied entirely on a traditional setup utilizing lead-acid battery banks and diesel generators.
"It’s the traditional way to set things up, but it poses many challenges with running larger machinery and having heavy energy demands."
Claus Eckbo, Owner of God’s Pocket Resort
The constant hum of generators distracted from the natural beauty guests came to see, and the logistics of transporting thousands of litres of diesel to a remote island proved both costly and risky. Claus required a solution capable of handling the resort’s heavy energy load, including the kitchen, dive compressors, and guest lodging, without compromising the environment he and visiting guests cherished.
SOLUTION
Designed to evolve.
Claus partnered with Moment Energy to install the Flora battery energy storage system, a repurposing-first energy storage solution designed to withstand the rigors of remote operation. Three years and 1,000 cycles later, the resort operates on a completely different rhythm. Since the initial installation, Claus has successfully upgraded the resort’s infrastructure by integrating a new solar array that feeds directly into the BESS. This solar upgrade allows the batteries to charge from the sun, further reducing dependency on the generator in keeping operations running.
"The impact on the environment is significantly lower, I started to realize how quiet the machinery is because we’re not having to run the generators at the same time."
Claus Eckbo, Owner of God’s Pocket Resort
The system has done more than maintain the status quo. It has enabled growth and proven itself as a reliable partner in the resort's evolution, integrating seamlessly as Claus continues to invest in elevating the immersive, natural experience guests value most.
SUPPORT
Built to last.
This summer, Moment Energy's team made the trip to God's Pocket to conduct routine maintenance on the battery system. Lauren Boers, Application Engineer, and Jarod Krane, Electrical Engineer, spent time on-site ensuring the system was operating to Moment Energy’s high performance standards and integrating smoothly with the resort's recent upgrades.
“The energy solution now, it completely changed the game, very impressed with Moment Energy and their entire team's commitment to ensuring that their solution is something that will last a very long time.”
Claus Eckbo, Owner of God’s Pocket Resort
This hands-on approach reflects Moment Energy's customer-first core philosophy and commitment to long-lasting, sustainable solutions. Each battery module in God’s Pocket once powered an electric vehicle and was given a second life through rigorous testing, certification, and engineering at Moment Energy’s facility. The result is a clean, reliable, and affordable system that supports Claus’s vision for the future of his resort.
"Being a local company, we have the opportunity to build these relationships and come out to client sites to provide the maintenance that keeps the batteries operating year after year, it's something we really pride ourselves in."
Lauren Boers, Applications Engineer at Moment Energy
As Moment Energy advances the next-generation of its Luna and Nova systems, with higher energy density and modular swappability, the team remains just as focused on supporting customers beyond, and even before, installation. Grounded in a mission to make clean energy attainable and affordable, Moment Energy helps facilities secure BC Hydro incentives, federal tax credits, and financing support that routinely reduce project costs to less than 10% of the total capital investment.
For Claus and operations like God’s Pocket, it means having a partner that is committed not only to innovative technology but also to the long-term success of the project.
FUTURE
Powering what comes next.
As God's Pocket Resort enters its next phase of operation, the Moment Energy system continues to function as the backbone of its infrastructure. The 1,000th cycle marks just the beginning of a long lifespan that Claus expects will serve the resort's evolving needs for years to come. For remote operations facing similar challenges, whether resorts, research stations, or industrial sites, and more, God's Pocket demonstrates that battery energy storage isn't just about reducing costs. It's about building resilient, adaptable energy systems that improve operations today while supporting growth tomorrow. And with over 1,000 cycles behind it, this system is just getting started.
