Energy-Storage.news proudly presents our sponsored webinar with CSA Group on large-scale fire testing (LSFT) of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
As the adoption of energy storage systems (ESS) expands across residential, commercial, industrial, and utility sectors, the need for heightened safety measures becomes critical.
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Recent incidents involving lithium-ion and other electrochemical batteries highlight the potential fire risks associated with these systems. To help address these concerns, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) are mandating large-scale fire testing, extending the scope beyond typical UL 9540A evaluations.
This webinar aims to educate AHJs, battery ESS manufacturers, system integrators, insurers, and other key stakeholders involved in the industry, by providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of fire testing for ESS.
This session features expert perspectives from a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), CSA Group, which also has experience managing the development of industry standards, and from a leading ESS manufacturer, Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation.
Learn the drivers behind this shift in testing requirements, explore methodologies used, and gain practical knowledge on how fire test data can be applied to improve the design of ESS systems to align with applicable safety requirements.
Through this webinar you will:
- Understand why large-scale fire testing has become essential for modern ESS installations, driven by real-world risks and evolving regulations.
- Gain a robust view of fire testing protocols, including test setup, data collection, and how these findings help guide manufacturers towards safer system designs according to applicable requirements.
- Learn from both an NRTL with expertise in facilitating and developing standards, CSA Group, and a leading ESS manufacturer, Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation, providing a well-rounded perspective that includes real-world testing experiences and lessons learned.
Speakers:
Michael Becker, global business director for energy & power, CSA Group
Christopher Groves, product manager, Wärtsilä
Andy Colthorpe, editor, Energy-Storage.news (moderator)
See the webinar on YouTube below. You can also register to watch the webinar from the on-demand section of our website, where you can find all our other Energy-Storage.news webinars.
