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The Department of Energy's Grid Storage Launchpad in Richland, Washington, has begun accepting applications from battery companies for independent testing of grid-scale energy storage systems with a minimum capacity of 100 kW. The facility, equipped with six testing bays and a total capacity of 2.4 megawatt-hours, provides a cost-effective solution for evaluating battery performance, crucial for maintaining grid stability. Funded by the DOE's Office of Electricity, GSL supports all stages of battery development, from material discovery to prototyping.