In 2019, EPRI began the Battery Energy Storage Fire Prevention and Mitigation – Phase I research project, convened a group of experts, and conducted a series of energy storage site surveys and industry workshops to identify critical research and development (R&D) needs regarding battery safety.
Fire codes are important when specifying or reviewing the fire safety of an energy storage system. However, not every situation can or will be covered by the fire codes for energy storage systems.
These systems combine high energy materials with highly flammable electrolytes. Consequently, one of the main threats for this type of energy storage facility is fire, which can have a significant impact on the viability of the installation.
The 2018 International Fire Code, Section 608, covers Fire Codes for Energy Storage Systems, specifically Stationary Storage Battery Systems (with permission of the International Code Council).
comprehensive fire protection concept is therefore an essential pre-requisite in managing the inherent risks and ensuring business continuity. The main focus of this application guide is stationary storage systems with a capacity of over 1 MWh.
The International Fire Code (IFC) published its most robust ESS safety requirements in the most recent 2021 edition. By far the most dominant battery type installed in an energy storage system is lithium-ion, which brings with it particular fire risks.
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