Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 37:29 .
The discussion centers on fire safety in renewable energy systems, with a focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Power Conversion System (PCS) suppliers. Jonas from Ignitis Renewables raises concerns about the real-world applicability of large-scale fire tests like TS8000 and water as a mitigation factor for fires. Nikos explains that while environmental conditions such as wind speed are considered in standards like CSA, they aren't fully controlled during testing. Changes to NFPA 855 now require comprehensive evaluation by engineers, highlighted by an Australian incident where container-to-container propagation occurred due to unconsidered wind speeds. Regarding water usage, recent regulations have removed requirements for sprinklers or suppression systems in non-occupiable enclosures unless human life is at risk; this shift prioritizes human safety over property protection. Gas agents inside enclosures have been banned after incidents led to explosions rather than effective prevention. In terms of BESS installation timelines post-delivery without compromising quality, nine months is suggested under optimal conditions despite logistical challenges affecting timing and risk management strategies between clients and suppliers being discussed alongside warranty claim processes involving data validation methods against OEM standards. Additionally, there's emphasis on ensuring enforceable warranties through simplified contracts free from unnecessary complexity or footnotes—vendors may initially resist but can be persuaded towards fairness efficiency arguments—and addressing skills gaps within quality assurance training personnel adequately evolving field amid ongoing re-evaluation minimum distances containers per NFPA guidelines varying local regulations countries Denmark UK among others finally inquiry into Factory Acceptance Testing FAT highlights need more contractor APC familiarity advanced markets health safety indicators overall product decline major supplier rushed production tariff pressures flashovers negligence tools left equipment knowledge authorities project approvals understanding compared OEMs reliability checks component swaps Chinese overheating discovered commissioning temperature breaches concealed repairs heaters casual conversation announcement likely conference trade show encouraging attendees lunch break inviting someone out better food options outside venue DMV booth confusion confirmed Acure location networking actively collecting business cards panel sessions informal setting participants engaging activities typical events snippet logistics booths emphasizes social interaction breaks maximizing experience.
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As the share of fluctuating electricity producers (PV and wind power) increases, energy storage systems will have to take on more functions in the grid. Batteries play a key role here; from commercial and industrial storage systems to utility-scale storage for multiple uses, the requirements are rising. Key quality indicators are not only safety (including functional safety) but also reliability as well as performance, defined by efficiency and effectiveness, over an ideally long service life. Site-specific requirements, such as noise generation, are also important considerations. This session will examine these aspects from different perspectives, offering recommendations beyond existing standards based on operational experience.
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Kai-Philipp Kairies
CEO
ACCURE Battery Intelligence GmbH
Germany
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Andres Blanco
Managing Director
Blanboz Limited
United Kingdom
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Nicholas Bartlett
Fire Marshal
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
USA
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Jonas Meyer
Head of Procurement
ELMI Power GmbH
Germany
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Jason Goodhand
Global Business Lead - Energy Storage
DNV
Norway