Battery energy storage system safety: how to avoid the worst-case scenario

Energy storage systems are crucial for our modern society. Countries across the globe are decarbonizing their economies and increasingly relying on renewable sources.

Batteries are playing a significant role in enabling energy acquired from intermittent renewable sources to be stored and to stabilize the grid.

Unfortunately, the fast-growing Lithium-ion battery (LIB) market has seen a considerable number of battery safety incidents.

Safety incidents result in severe economic issues for stakeholders involved in BESS projects, in some cases complete loss of the asset, and significantly damaging the reputation of the companies involved.

There are multiple factors involved in ensuring the safe operation of batteries. Their safety is determined by the battery chemistry, operating environment, and the amount of strain the battery can tolerate.

Battery analytics software is vital for assessing and predicting these key indicators at an early stage. This webinar summarizes the many aspects of LIB safety and discusses how certain challenges can be mitigated with battery analytics.