BESS Systems and what the industry has learned to improve BESS designs

BESS risk assessment is a critical phase in the design and commissioning of a BESS system.  Lithium-ion BESS system design is still in its infant stages and as a result BESS fires are not uncommon.  EPRI in the USA has developed a  BESS Failure Database showing BESS failures to date.  There are lessons to be learned from BESS failures and these lessons can be shared and incorporated in to a Risk assessment.  The participant in this tutorial will be introduced to BESS failures, common reasons for BESS fires, and how a risk assessment can help to mitigate BESS fire risk.