Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – Fire Safety – Ensuring a Safe Future

Synopsis

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a pivotal role in the transition to renewable energy by providing efficient energy storage solutions. However, as their adoption grows, so do concerns about long term fire safety. This presentation explores the unique fire safety challenges associated with BESS. The session will be delivered by ZRS BESS specialists with extensive experience in the site assessment and design of battery energy storage systems.

Key topics include:

• Thermal Runaway: Suitable and effective mitigation measurers
• Fire Suppression Challenges: The correct selection and limitations of fixed fire protection systems for BESS fires
• Toxic Emissions: The hazardous gases released during battery fires and their impact on the environment
• Design and Installation Risks: Correct system design and spacings
• Regulatory and Standards Gaps: The evolving landscape of fire safety standards and how industry and how Zurich are working to mitigate risks

The presentation will also highlight the challenges and potential solutions for long term confidence in BESS to enable stakeholders to be confident that the deployment of BESS is a key part of the way forward for a sustainable energy future.

This session is ideal for investors, developers, EPC’s, operators, engineers and anyone involved in the planning, deployment, or regulation of energy storage systems.