What is a battery energy storage system checklist?

Checklist provides federal agencies with a standard set of tasks, questions, and reference points to assist in the early stages of battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development.

Are new energy storage systems safe?

Interest in storage safety considerations is substantially increasing, yet newer system designs can be quite different than prior versions in terms of risk mitigation. An uncontrolled release of energy is an inevitable and dangerous possibility with storing energy in any form.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) stabilize the electrical grid, ensuring a steady flow of power to homes and businesses regardless of fluctuations from varied energy sources or other disruptions. However, fires at some BESS installations have caused concern in communities considering BESS as a method to support their grids.

What is EPRI's energy storage safety research?

EPRI's energy storage safety research is focused in three areas, or future states, defined in the Energy Storage Roadmap: Vision for 2025. Establishing safety practices includes codes, standards, and best practices for integration and operation of energy storage support the safety of all. Gaps to this future state include:

What safety projects are being completed through ESIC?

Current safety projects through ESIC include the development of a Reference Hazard Mitigation Analysis for Flow Batteries and discussions on safety specifications that can incorporated into storage procurement documentation.

What is storage safety research at EPRI?

Storage safety research at EPRI is not confined to lithium ion technologies. EPRI evaluates the safety of non-lithium technologies as part of our general technology evaluation research, as well as specific demonstration and testing projects. EPRI also conducts safety research through the Energy Storage Integration Council (ESIC).