Samsung SDI Unveils AI-Powered Battery Intelligence for Enhanced ESS Safety
Samsung SDI is set to launch ‘Samsung Battery Intelligence’ (SBI), a new artificial intelligence (AI) software designed to proactively prevent fires in energy storage systems (ESS). The announcement, made on March 8, 2026, highlights the company’s commitment to safety and innovation in the rapidly growing ESS market.
Preventing ESS Fires with Predictive AI
SBI utilizes AI to diagnose the overall ‘health’ of batteries, analyzing their status and identifying early warning signs of potential issues. This allows for the detection and prediction of problems before they escalate into safety hazards. The software assesses operating conditions, performance trends and abnormalities to provide a preventative approach to battery safety .
Data-Driven Insights from Real-World ESS Sites
The system’s intelligence is built upon a vast dataset accumulated from real-time monitoring of over 1,400 ESS sites globally . This extensive operational data enables precise analysis of battery lifespan, power output, and overall performance. Samsung SDI has developed proprietary diagnostic indicators to quantitatively evaluate operational quality, focusing on factors like battery aging rates and power stability .
Integrating SBI with Existing Safety Technologies
Samsung SDI plans to integrate SBI with its existing hardware safety technologies, including ‘module-embedded direct injection’ (EDI) and ‘heat diffusion prevention’ (No TP) technology, to further strengthen ESS safety management capabilities . The initial rollout of SBI will be within the ‘Samsung Battery Box (SBB) 1.5’ product for the domestic central contract market in October, with plans for expansion to all product lines thereafter.
A Leader in ESS Solutions
Samsung SDI has been involved in the energy storage system business since 2010, building on its expertise in lithium-ion battery technology . The company offers solutions ranging from small-sized batteries to large-scale ESS, and continues to innovate to meet diverse customer needs. According to a Samsung SDI official, SBI represents a combination of real-world data and the company’s AI capabilities, positioning them to lead the global ESS battery market by providing safe and economical energy solutions .
InterBattery 2026 Debut
SBI will be unveiled for the first time at InterBattery 2026, Korea’s largest battery industry exhibition, held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul from March 11th to 13th .