BESS: Design, Installation, Maintenance and End-of-Life

Course Overview

This webinar series, organized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in collaboration with UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), offers a comprehensive exploration of safety protocols, testing standards, and regulatory frameworks for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), with a focus on lithium-ion battery technologies. Tailored for professionals and engineers in the energy storage industry, the series bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications, covering global standards such as UL 9540 and UL 9540A, thermal runaway risks, explosion protection, and best practices across the BESS lifecycle, including design, installation, operation, and decommissioning. Emphasizing the Indian context, the series adapts international standards and global best practices to address regional challenges like climatic conditions, grid complexities, and India’s evolving energy policy landscape, fostering a safe and secure energy storage ecosystem while raising awareness about ESS safety standards and best practices among all stakeholders. Participants will gain insights into emerging trends in safety, compliance, and circularity, equipping them to contribute to a robust energy storage ecosystem.

Key Topics Covered

• Installation and Operation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Safety and Landscape in India
• UL 9540: Standards for Energy Storage Systems and Equipment
• UL 9540A: Large-Scale Fire Testing for BESS
• Thermal Runaway and Gas Release Analysis
• Cell- and Module-Level Testing Protocols
• Explosion and Fire Hazard Mitigation
• NFPA 855: Minimum Requirements for ESS Hazard Mitigation
• Codes and Standards for BESS Installation and Operation
• Endurance Testing for Lithium-Ion Batteries
• End-of-Life Management and Circularity of BESS
• UL 1974: Safety Standard for Repurposing or Remanufacturing Batteries
• UL 3600: Measuring and Reporting Circular Economy Aspects
• UL 3601: Circularity of Lithium-Ion and Secondary Batteries
• UL 3602: Circularity and End-of-Life Management for Electrification Products
• Practical Applications and Case Studies
• Project Development Life Cycle and Safety Compliance
• Future Trends in BESS Safety and Standards

 Who Should Attend

• Engineers and researchers specializing in battery technology and energy storage
• Professionals in the electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy industries
• Safety and compliance officers in BESS manufacturing and installation
• Code authorities and building designers involved in ESS projects
• Policy makers and sustainability professionals focused on energy storage regulations
• Students and academics studying advanced energy systems and safety standards

Duration: ~ 90 minutes

Speakers

• Gautam Patil, Cygni
• Alex Schraiber, UL Solutions
• Avinash Kumar, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd
• Manjunath V., UL Standards and Engagement

Contact for Queries

For any queries or additional information related to the course, please write to: academy@indiaesa.info