Four years of research on safer battery energy storage systems
After four years of research, the SafeBESS project is coming to an end. The project has focused on developing knowledge and solutions for the safe operation of battery energy storage systems (BESS), with particular emphasis on technology, fire safety and building design.
Extensive experimental research
RISE Fire Research has led the experimental work in the project, carrying out investigations at both small and large scale. The studies have addressed several important aspects of BESS safety, including thermal runaway propagation, fire detection, fire suppression and explosion hazards.
Through this experimental work, RISE Fire Research has contributed to a better understanding of how battery fires develop and spread, how different fire suppression systems perform, and how flammable gases released during thermal runaway can create explosion hazards. The findings provide valuable knowledge for assessing risks and developing appropriate safety measures for battery energy storage installations.
From experimental research to practical guidance
An important outcome of the SafeBESS project is the development of Technical Guidelines for the Design of Lithium-Ion Battery Rooms. The guideline brings together knowledge generated through the project and translates research findings into recommendations for the design of safer battery rooms. It addresses the need to consider fire protection, ventilation and explosion safety as interconnected aspects of BESS design. The guideline will be published shortly.
