Electrical energy storage (EES) systems - Part 5-3. Safety requirements for electrochemical based EES systems considering initially non-anticipated modifications, partial replacement, changing application, relocation and loading reused battery.
Some key pluses: Here are some tips for developers to consider when planning battery energy storage system (BESS) projects: Evaluate revenue streams – Weigh potential income from capacity market payments, energy arbitrage, grid services like frequency response.
For the past decade, industry, utilities, regulators, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have viewed energy storage as an important element of future power grids, and that as technology matures and costs decline, adoption will increase.
As the need for flexible, low-carbon energy grows, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are set to play a major role in balancing UK grids. But sorting through planning requirements can feel daunting. This article breaks down the pros of BESS, considerations for developers, and tips for a smooth process.
As cited in the DOE OE ES Program Plan, “Industry requires specifications of standards for characterizing the performance of energy storage under grid conditions and for modeling behavior. Discussions with industry professionals indicate a significant need for standards …” [1, p. 30].
From a safety perspective, consideration should be given to the nature of surrounding sites and the potential for increased risk if hazards such as fire were to propagate from one site to the other (particularly where those sites also have an elevated fire risk). Co-locating energy storage with energy generation is becoming increasingly common.