Energy storage battery equipped with protection

Why is it important to protect battery energy storage systems from fire?

Therefore, it is first of all necessary to protect the storage systems from an external fire event in order to prevent cell breakdown processes initiated due to external combustion heat. First and foremost, every litium-ion battery energy storage poses an electrical fire risk.

Are battery energy storage systems safe?

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 28, 2025 — Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released a comprehensive framework to ensure the safety of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in every community across the United States, informed by a new assessment of previous fire incidents at BESS facilities.

How to protect a battery system from a fire?

Battery systems, modules and cells must be protected against external (electrical) fires. Possible measures: Fire alarm system with automatic extinguishing system for electrical risks. The extinguishing agent should ensure zero residue to the protection of the installation.

Why are lithium-ion battery energy storage systems so popular?

Because of the high energy stored, Lithium-Ion battery energy storage systems are an application with a clear need for comprehensive fire protection. Active control of the energy being stored and extracted from Lithium-Ion batteries has been the foundation of their increasing popularity.

Which fire protection solutions do you need for your energy storage system?

The relevant fire protection solutions for this application are the ones that are stand-alone, installed inside the Energy Storage System, are complete with detection and extinguishing, are resilient and have minimum maintenance requirements.

Is battery energy storage a fire risk?

First and foremost, every litium-ion battery energy storage poses an electrical fire risk. Statistics (GDV) show that in around 25% of all cases, electrical fires are the cause of major losses and the main cause of fires in industrial companies.