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China-to-Georgia BESS Compliance Gap Matrix

AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of common China battery energy storage system documentation against Georgia GEOSTM conformity requirements (IEC/EN-aligned under DCFTA EU trajectory), GNERC grid-code and licensing requirements, GSE and distribution-operator (Telasi / Energo-Pro Georgia) connection requirements, local fire and building authority installation expectations, UN 38.3 transport requirements for shipments via Poti/Batumi ports or overland routes, and the 50 Hz grid context — versus China GB/T 36558-2023, GB/T 34120-2023, and NB/T 42090-2016 baselines. Note: Georgia is the Caucasus country; it is not an EAEU member and EAC/TR CU certification is not the applicable conformity route.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-14 4 rows

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item Common China baseline Georgia (GEOSTM / GNERC / GSE) Gap / action Source + verification date
BESS Fire Safety Installation — Georgia Local Fire and Building Authority Requirements and IEC/EN Fire-Safety Standards China manages BESS fire safety under a combination of mandatory standards and project-level fire-safety review. GB 44240-2024 (effective August 1, 2025) includes fire-safety provisions for BESS cells and modules. GB/T 36558-2023 covers system-level safety including fire-related requirements. Project-level fire-safety review in China is governed by local fire authority approval procedures. These Chinese fire-safety standards and domestic approval procedures are not recognised by Georgian authorities as equivalent to IEC/EN-based fire-safety design requirements under Georgia's DCFTA alignment. BESS fire-safety evidence prepared under Chinese standards must be supplemented with IEC/EN-aligned design documentation for Georgian local fire authority and building permit review.GB 44240-2024 — 电化学储能系统用二次锂电池安全要求 (includes fire-safety provisions for BESS cells/modules; mandatory, effective August 1, 2025)
GB/T 36558-2023 — 电力系统电化学储能系统通用技术条件 (General Technical Requirements for Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems in Power Systems)		 In Georgia, fire safety for commercial and industrial facilities — including stationary BESS installations — is regulated under Georgian law and enforced by local fire and building safety authorities. Georgia does not yet have a confirmed dedicated technical regulation specifically for stationary BESS fire safety equivalent to a formally adopted NFPA 855 or EN equivalent. Georgia's DCFTA alignment trajectory means that EN and IEC technical standards are the expected reference framework for fire-safety design documentation, particularly IEC 62933-5-1:2024 (Electrical Energy Storage Systems — Safety considerations — Hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation) and IEC 62619 (cell/module safety). In the absence of a confirmed BESS-specific Georgian fire code, project-level fire-safety design is expected to reference IEC/EN standards acceptable to the local fire authority and building permit authority. This is a high-priority gap requiring direct verification with the relevant local fire authority and building authority before project design is finalised. BESS project developers and EPCs should engage a locally licensed fire protection engineer or safety consultant familiar with Georgian building and fire codes to determine the applicable design requirements and approval pathway.IEC 62933-5-1:2024 — Electrical Energy Storage Systems — Safety considerations — Hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation (expected IEC/EN reference for BESS fire-safety design under Georgia's DCFTA alignment)
IEC 62619:2022 — Safety Requirements for Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries for Use in Industrial Applications (cell/module safety baseline expected in project specifications)
Georgian local fire authority and building permit authority — fire-safety design approval and installation permit required before commissioning; no confirmed BESS-specific Georgian technical regulation as of dataset date — verify directly with local authority
IEC 62933-5-2 — Electrical Energy Storage Systems — Safety Requirements — Electrochemical-based systems (system-level safety reference expected in project specifications)		 Gap: Georgian local fire and building authorities require fire-safety design approval and installation permits before BESS commissioning. Chinese BESS fire-safety documentation based on GB standards is not accepted as equivalent to IEC/EN-based requirements under Georgia's DCFTA alignment trajectory. No dedicated Georgian technical regulation specifically for stationary BESS fire safety has been confirmed as of the dataset date — this is a high-priority gap. Exporters and project teams should: (a) engage the relevant Georgian local fire authority and building permit authority at the earliest project stage to confirm applicable fire-safety standards and the approval pathway; (b) prepare BESS fire-safety design documentation aligned with IEC 62933-5-1 and IEC 62619 — including thermal-runaway propagation mitigation, gas detection or ventilation design, suppression system design, emergency shutdown procedures, and separation distances; (c) engage a locally licensed fire protection engineer or safety consultant familiar with Georgian building and fire codes; (d) do NOT assume EAC/TR CU or GOST-R fire-safety certificates are relevant — Georgia is not an EAEU member and such certificates are not recognised.[INFORMATIONAL] Local fire and building authority approval is a mandatory installation gate for commercial and industrial BESS in Georgia. Chinese GB-standard fire-safety documentation does not satisfy Georgia's IEC/EN-aligned requirements. Engage the relevant Georgian fire and building authority and a locally licensed fire protection engineer at the earliest project stage to confirm the applicable fire-safety standard (IEC 62933-5-1 / IEC 62619 baseline expected) and design approval requirements before committing to system layout or equipment specification. Do not rely on EAC/TR CU or GOST-R certificates — not applicable in Georgia. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) — IEC 62933-5-1:2024 (applicable IEC reference for Georgia BESS fire-safety design under DCFTA alignment)2026-06-14 · unverified
GNERC Grid-Code and GSE / Distribution-Operator Connection Requirements for BESS — 50 Hz System and IEC 62933 China's grid-connection requirements for BESS are governed by GB/T 36558-2023 (General Technical Requirements for Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems in Power Systems) and GB/T 34120-2023 (Technical Specification for Electrochemical Energy Storage System Connected to Distribution Network). The PCS (energy storage converter) is assessed under NB/T 42090-2016 (Technical Code for Testing of Energy Storage Converters). Chinese BESS products are validated by grid operators through National Energy Administration (NEA)-authorised procedures. China's grid operates at 50 Hz, 220/380 V (220 V single-phase, 380 V three-phase) — the same nominal voltage as Georgia — which means PCS voltage protection thresholds do not require fundamental re-parameterisation for the Georgia market, unlike higher-voltage markets. However, specific frequency response, reactive power injection, and grid-protection relay settings must still be confirmed against GNERC/GSE/distribution-operator requirements and are not satisfied by Chinese NEA approval alone.GB/T 36558-2023 — 电力系统电化学储能系统通用技术条件 (General Technical Requirements for Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems in Power Systems)
GB/T 34120-2023 — 电化学储能系统接入配电网技术规范 (Technical Specification for Electrochemical Energy Storage System Connected to Distribution Network)
NB/T 42090-2016 — 储能变流器检测技术规程 (Technical Code for Testing of Energy Storage Converters)		 GNERC (Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission) is the independent energy sector regulator in Georgia and issues licences for electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply. GSE (Georgian State Electrosystem) is the state-owned transmission system operator responsible for the 220 kV and 500 kV backbone. Distribution is provided by Telasi (Tbilisi area, owned by Tبilisi Energy) and Energo-Pro Georgia (rest of the country). All grid-connected BESS installations require GNERC licensing (as generation or storage, depending on project classification) and a formal grid-connection agreement with GSE (for transmission-connected projects) or the relevant distribution operator (for distribution-connected projects). Georgia's grid operates at 220/380 V, 50 Hz — the same nominal voltage as China's grid — which reduces PCS voltage re-parameterisation requirements relative to markets such as Qatar (240/415 V). However, project-specific frequency response, reactive power, and ride-through requirements must be confirmed with GSE or the distribution operator. IEC 62933 series (Electrical Energy Storage Systems) is the internationally expected technical reference for BESS system-level parameters and is expected to be referenced in project-owner and grid-operator specifications given Georgia's IEC/EN alignment trajectory under DCFTA. Georgia's grid is hydro-dominant with significant seasonal and import dependence; storage is emerging as a balancing and renewable integration technology. A publicly accessible GNERC or GSE technical specification document specifically for BESS grid connection had not been confirmed from official sources as of the dataset date; project-specific requirements must be obtained directly from GNERC and GSE or the relevant distribution operator.GNERC — Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission: licensing requirements for electricity generation and storage (verify current BESS classification and licence category directly with GNERC)
GSE (Georgian State Electrosystem) — transmission grid-connection technical requirements (project-specific; obtain directly from GSE)
Telasi / Energo-Pro Georgia — distribution-operator connection technical requirements (project-specific; obtain directly from the relevant operator)
IEC 62933-2-1:2017+AMD1:2021 — Electrical Energy Storage Systems — Unit Parameters and Testing Methods — General Specification (expected project-specification reference under Georgia's IEC/EN alignment)
IEC 62933-5-2 — Electrical Energy Storage Systems — Safety Requirements — Electrochemical-based systems (expected project-specification reference)		 Gap: Chinese GB/T BESS grid-connection certificates and NEA approvals do not satisfy GNERC licensing requirements or GSE/distribution-operator grid-connection technical requirements in Georgia. Key points requiring attention: (a) GNERC licence — determine the applicable licence category for BESS (generation licence, storage authorisation, or other) before project development commences; (b) grid-connection agreement — engage GSE (transmission-connected) or Telasi/Energo-Pro Georgia (distribution-connected) at the earliest project stage to obtain technical interface requirements; (c) grid voltage parity — Georgia's 220/380 V grid matches China's nominal voltage, reducing PCS voltage re-parameterisation risk; however, frequency response, reactive power, protection relay settings, and SCADA/communication protocol (IEC 61850, DNP3, or project-specific) must still be confirmed with the grid/distribution operator; (d) IEC 62933 evidence — where project or grid-operator specifications reference IEC 62933-2-1 or IEC 62933-5-2, prepare test and design documentation accordingly; Chinese GB/T standards are not accepted as equivalent under Georgia's IEC/EN alignment framework; (e) do NOT pursue EAC/TR CU (EAEU) certification as the conformity route — Georgia is not an EAEU member and EAC marks are not recognised.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese GB/T BESS grid-connection compliance and NEA approvals do not satisfy Georgia's GNERC licensing or GSE/distribution-operator grid-connection requirements. Georgia's 220/380 V 50 Hz grid matches China's nominal voltage, reducing PCS voltage re-parameterisation risk; however, GNERC licensing, grid-connection agreement technical requirements, and IEC 62933 evidence must be addressed independently. Engage GNERC and GSE or the relevant distribution operator at the earliest project stage. Do not pursue EAC/TR CU certification — Georgia is not an EAEU member. GNERC — Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission2026-06-14 · unverified
Cell and Module Safety — IEC 62619 and IEC 62133 as International Baseline for Georgia BESS Project and GEOSTM Conformity China's primary mandatory standard for BESS cells from August 2025 is GB 44240-2024 (Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries Used in Electrical Energy Storage Systems — Safety Requirements), which replaces the prior GB/T 36276 series as the mandatory safety baseline for large-format BESS batteries over 100 kWh. The prior voluntary standard GB/T 36276-2023 (Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electrical Energy Storage) provides the technical framework for cells, modules, and battery clusters used in EES. These Chinese standards are not accepted as equivalents to IEC 62619 in Georgia project specifications or GEOSTM conformity assessment under the IEC/EN-aligned framework. Exporters must obtain IEC 62619 test evidence from an ILAC-accredited laboratory in addition to any Chinese GB compliance. Do NOT pursue EAC/TR CU certification as an alternative — Georgia is not an EAEU member and EAC marks are not valid in Georgia.GB 44240-2024 — 电化学储能系统用二次锂电池安全要求 (Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries Used in Electrical Energy Storage Systems — Safety Requirements; mandatory, effective August 1, 2025)
GB/T 36276-2023 — 电力储能用锂离子电池 (Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electrical Energy Storage; voluntary, effective July 1, 2024)		 Georgia does not currently have a confirmed standalone mandatory BESS product safety regulation equivalent to the EU Battery Regulation or comparable mandatory certification regimes. GEOSTM (Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology) is the national standards body responsible for adopting Georgian standards (GOST) and — under Georgia's EU Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) alignment trajectory — progressively adopting IEC and EN international standards. Georgia is NOT an EAEU member; EAC/TR CU (Eurasian Conformity) certification is therefore not the applicable conformity route and EAC marks are not recognised in Georgia. IEC 62619:2022 (Safety Requirements for Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries for Use in Industrial Applications) is the internationally expected safety standard for lithium BESS cells and modules, and IEC 62133 (Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries) is referenced for smaller cell formats. Under Georgia's IEC/EN alignment trajectory, project owners, EPCs, and grid operators are expected to reference IEC 62619 compliance as the technical prerequisite for BESS cell and module safety in project specifications. IEC 62933-5-2 (Safety Requirements for Electrochemical-based Energy Storage Systems) is the expected system-level safety reference. Exporters should verify the current GEOSTM adopted-standards list and any mandatory technical regulation scope directly with GEOSTM before shipment.IEC 62619:2022 — Safety Requirements for Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries for Use in Industrial Applications (internationally expected baseline for BESS cell/module safety in Georgia project specifications under DCFTA IEC/EN alignment)
IEC 62133-2:2017+AMD1:2021 — Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries (referenced for smaller cell formats in BESS modules)
IEC 62933-5-2 — Electrical Energy Storage Systems — Safety Requirements — Electrochemical-based systems (system-level safety reference expected in project specifications)
GEOSTM — Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology (verify current adopted-standards list and any mandatory technical regulation scope directly; adopting IEC/EN under DCFTA; NOT EAEU-aligned)
IEC 62933-5-1:2024 — Electrical Energy Storage Systems — Safety considerations — Hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation		 Critical gap: Georgia's DCFTA alignment means project owners and grid operators reference IEC 62619 as the expected safety evidence for BESS cells and modules. Chinese GB 44240-2024 and GB/T 36276-2023 are not harmonised with IEC 62619 and are not accepted as substitutes in Georgia project technical specifications or GEOSTM conformity assessment. EAC/TR CU certification is not a valid alternative — Georgia is not an EAEU member. Exporters should: (a) verify the current GEOSTM adopted-standards list and any mandatory technical regulation scope for BESS products directly with GEOSTM before shipment; (b) obtain IEC 62619 type-test certificates from an ILAC-accredited laboratory for cells and modules supplied to Georgia BESS projects; (c) obtain IEC 62933-5-2 system-level safety evidence where project specifications require it; (d) confirm the applicable IEC 62619 edition referenced in the project specification before committing to a test programme; (e) do NOT use EAC/TR CU certificates as conformity evidence in Georgia.[INFORMATIONAL] No confirmed standalone mandatory BESS product safety regulation has been identified for Georgia as of the dataset date; however, IEC 62619 is the internationally expected technical baseline for BESS cell and module safety in Georgia project specifications under the DCFTA IEC/EN alignment trajectory. Chinese GB 44240-2024 and GB/T 36276-2023 certification alone is not sufficient for Georgia project acceptance. EAC/TR CU certification is not a valid alternative — Georgia is not an EAEU member. Verify GEOSTM current adopted-standards scope and confirm IEC 62619 and IEC 62933-5-2 evidence requirements with the project owner, GNERC, GSE, and any appointed conformity assessment body before shipment. GEOSTM — Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology2026-06-14 · unverified
UN 38.3 Transport Safety Testing — Mandatory for Lithium Battery Shipments to Georgia via Poti/Batumi Ports or Overland Routes Chinese BESS cell and module manufacturers are required to comply with UN 38.3 for export shipments under international transport conventions. Chinese manufacturers typically hold UN 38.3 test reports and test summaries from CNAS-accredited testing laboratories such as UL, SGS, Bureau Veritas, TÜV, or CAICT. The UN 38.3 Test Summary (required since January 1, 2020) must cover the specific cell or battery type being shipped. A Chinese-origin UN 38.3 test summary from an accredited laboratory is acceptable for Georgia-bound shipments — the key gap is ensuring the test summary covers the specific cell model, chemistry, capacity, and configuration of the BESS units being shipped, and that it is maintained current with any cell design changes. For overland routing via Turkey (ADR) or through transit countries to Georgia, dangerous-goods compliance with ADR and any country-specific transit requirements must also be confirmed.UN 38.3 test reports and test summaries from CNAS-accredited Chinese laboratories (CAICT, UL China, SGS China, Bureau Veritas China, TÜV Rheinland China) — acceptable for international transport to Georgia if the test summary covers the specific cell/battery type being shipped UN 38.3 (Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods — Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Section 38.3) specifies eight mandatory transport safety tests (T1 Altitude Simulation, T2 Thermal Test, T3 Vibration, T4 Shock, T5 External Short Circuit, T6 Impact/Crush, T7 Overcharge, T8 Forced Discharge) for lithium metal and lithium-ion cells and batteries of all sizes including cells, modules, and battery packs used in stationary BESS. Since January 1, 2020, a UN 38.3 Test Summary is mandatory documentation that must accompany lithium battery shipments under international transport regulations (IATA DGR for air freight, IMDG Code for sea freight, ADR for road transport). China-to-Georgia BESS shipments are routed primarily by sea to Poti Port or Batumi Port (Black Sea, western Georgia) or overland via Turkey or through the Caucasus corridor. Georgia is a party to international transport conventions and this requirement applies universally to all lithium battery imports by air, sea, or road — there is no Georgia-specific exemption. BESS cells and modules exported from China to Georgia must be covered by a valid UN 38.3 Test Summary from an accredited laboratory before shipment. Dangerous-goods shipping agents familiar with Poti Port and Batumi Port DG handling procedures should be engaged to confirm packaging, marking, labelling, and documentation requirements.UN 38.3 — Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, Section 38.3 (mandatory transport safety tests T1–T8 for all lithium cells and batteries)
IMDG Code — applies to all sea freight of lithium batteries including BESS cells and modules shipped to Poti Port or Batumi Port
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) — applies to all air freight of lithium batteries including BESS cells and modules
ADR — European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (applies to overland shipments via Turkey or through the Caucasus corridor to Georgia)
UN Model Regulations, 7th revised edition (2021) — Test Summary requirement in force since January 1, 2020		 The gap is documentation scope, currency, and routing compliance — not standard equivalence. UN 38.3 is a universal requirement and Chinese-origin test summaries from accredited laboratories are accepted for Georgia-bound shipments. Exporters should verify: (a) the UN 38.3 test summary covers the specific cell model (including chemistry, capacity, and format) being exported — a summary for a different cell model or capacity is not transferable; (b) the test summary is from a currently accredited laboratory; (c) any cell design change (electrolyte, separator, electrode, BMS firmware affecting charge/discharge) since the original UN 38.3 testing triggers a reassessment requirement; (d) module-level and battery-pack-level assemblies may require separate UN 38.3 assessment if they constitute a battery as defined under international transport regulations; (e) for sea freight to Poti Port or Batumi Port, engage a dangerous-goods shipping agent familiar with Black Sea port DG handling to confirm IMDG Code packaging, marking, labelling, and stowage requirements; (f) for overland routing via Turkey or through the Caucasus corridor, confirm ADR compliance and any transit-country DG requirements.[INFORMATIONAL] UN 38.3 transport compliance is universal — a Chinese-origin test summary from an accredited laboratory is accepted for Georgia-bound shipments provided it covers the specific cell model and is current. The primary risk is scope mismatch (wrong cell model or capacity in the summary) or an outdated summary after a cell design change. Verify test summary coverage and currency before each shipment. Engage a dangerous-goods shipping agent familiar with Poti Port or Batumi Port (Black Sea) IMDG handling procedures, and — if routing overland via Turkey or the Caucasus corridor — confirm ADR compliance and any transit-country DG requirements. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) — Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods2026-06-14 · unverified

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