Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 19:14 .

Industry Experts Address Battery Safety, Firefighting Strategies, and Cybersecurity Challenges in Energy Storage Systems

The discussion centers on managing battery failures, particularly addressing thermal runaway and the venting of flammable gases that present explosion hazards. Mitigation strategies from NFPA 855 include deflagration panels for pressure relief, emergency ventilation systems (NFPA 69), or performance-based methods like intentional ignition to prevent gas buildup. Firefighting practices discourage offensive water suppression due to containment issues and electrical risks; instead, defensive measures with water cooling adjacent enclosures are recommended. Huawei's e-safety guidelines stress caution in using water during fire events. Panelists also discuss cell-level control technologies utilizing real-time data analytics for early detection of thermal runaways by isolating problematic cells while redistributing energy across others as needed. Challenges related to grid connection standards highlight complexities when deploying new battery products internationally under varying regulations such as Australia's 4777 code versus Germany's VDE limits. Cybersecurity is a major concern due to increased cyber attack risks; secure data transmission remains essential but not widely deployed yet. A novel BMS solution generating AC voltage from battery cells offers potential benefits over traditional setups in cost-efficiency and lifespan when scaled up for utility applications, with field tests underway in Taiwan and Australia before broader deployment.

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Talk of session: Technology: "What Happens in the Lab Does Not Stay in the Lab'!

Innovation is driving the storage industry in the global marketplace and users are benefiting: From battery cells with extended life spans and battery system solutions with high packing densities, advanced cooling designs and battery management systems to intelligent power electronics and energy management solutions meeting the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency. This session will present a selection of the latest and most interesting technologies.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Matthias Vetter
Energy Storage Chief Expert
Huawei Nuremberg Research Center
Germany

To Talk

How BMS Enable BESS Resilience of Critical Infrastructure

Speaker

Stefan Goede
Chief Technical Officer
Munich Electrification
Germany

To Talk

Cell-Level Control, Product Implementation and Revenue Optimization

Speaker

Juergen Barth
Vice President Partnerships
Relectrify
Australia

Recording of presentation not authorized for publication.

Operationally Efficient Energy Storage Based on a Versatile Power Conversion Platform

Speaker

Dr. Benoit Bidaine
Strategic Program Officer
CE+T Group
Belgium

To Talk

Fire Safety and Noise Levels

Speaker

Mishaal SyedNaveed
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Wärtsilä Energy Storage
USA

To Talk