The service is for GSE meeting UL 5840:2022 standards, which addresses the risk of fire, electric shock and explosions associated with lithium-ion battery-powered GSE.
The Standard helps customers accelerate the adoption of battery-powered GSE to meet carbon emission reduction targets set by local authorities and qualify for subsidies to invest in additional environmentally friendly options.
It also addresses retrofitting lithium-ion batteries into traditional diesel-powered equipment.
Maurice Johnson, Product Manager of UL Solutions, said: “UL Solutions is tackling a major challenge for the aviation industry by addressing safer installation, use and maintenance of lithium-ion batteries in aviation ground support equipment. Our new service is a key enabler for the aviation industry to speed the adoption of electric ground support equipment, which can significantly contribute to meeting carbon emission reduction goals.”
