Because renewable energy sources like solar and wind are not continuously available, new energy storage systems (ESS) are being developed and deployed around the world to store energy generated and to provide sustainable, continuous energy. It is currently expected that by 2030, the total usage of ESS will have increased by 600% from what they are now.
There are multiple types of batteries deployed to different substations depending on the environmental exposures and other considerations, including lead acid batteries, nickel-based batteries, flow batteries, and lithium-ion batteries, each of which can fail catastrophically.
Different types of losses can arise when using Battery Energy Storage Systems, resulting in devastating fires, consequential damage to other nearby property and most importantly, significant business interruption. Having investigated numerous losses arising from battery energy system failures, the presenter will look at the challenges faced during these investigations and how to overcome them.
