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BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) EMERGENCIES

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE


Initial Response Actions:
Conduct an Initial Scene Assessment as well as:

1. IDENTIFY the location and type of system

2. SHUTDOWN the BESS if necessary

3. WATCHOUT for high voltage & other hazard

IDENTIFY SHUTDOWN WATCH OUT


LABELS: If system is on fire or other life safety/property Stay away from open bus bars (shock hazards)
hazard exists
Monitor for re-ignition with thermal imaging
Battery Disconnect camera (TIC)
Emergency Stop (ESTOP)

Battery Room

COMPONENTS: Look for electrolyte spills

Monitor air for toxic/flammable gases


Battery racks or cabinets
Locate emergency stop, disconnect or Ventilate as required
Gas detection equipment
circuit breaker
SDS’s
Shutdown the BESS

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BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) EMERGENCIES
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
General Warning and Cautions
In the event of damage or fire involving battery energy storage systems (BESS):
• Always assume the batteries and associated components are energized and fully charged.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can provide important information regarding battery chemistry
• Exposed electrical components, wires, and batteries present potential shock hazards.
• During incidents involving a BESS, responders should follow the steps: IDENTIFY, SHUTDOWN, WATCH OUT
• Wear all PPE and look away when operating disconnects to protect against arc flash injuries.
• Locate building personnel responsible for the system and/or locate emergency contact numbers.
• Be prepared to control HVAC systems to prevent spread of smoke and toxic/flammable gases

ALARM ACTIVATIONS FIRES


Overheated Batteries/Gas
Electrolyte Spill Small Fires Large Fires
Sensor Activation

• Shutdown of system may not be • Spill may not be visible if batteries • SHUTDOWN\ESTOP entire system • SHUTDOWN\ESTOP entire system
required, especially if critical systems are mounted inside a cabinet
will be disabled • Control ventilation of smoke and • Control ventilation of smoke and
• Ventilate battery room as necessary toxic gases toxic gases
• Monitor battery for potential ignition
with thermal imaging camera (TIC) • Check safety data sheet for specific • If applicable, use a dry chemical • Secure an adequate water supply
hazards and mitigation information extinguisher to extinguish the fire
• Check for deformities or bulging • Extinguish the fire using a fog pattern
of batteries • Wearing PPE with SCBA, contain • Do not overhaul electrical components from a sufficiently sized hose line
the spill (ensure compatibility with (Except Sodium Sulfur BESS)
• Check for electrolyte spills spilled product) • Check for electrolyte spills
• Do not overhaul electrical components
• Monitor for toxic\flammable • Neutralize & absorb corrosive liquids • Monitor battery for re-ignition
gas release, ventilate the area (only by qualified personnel) • Check for electrolyte spills
• Turn over incident to a qualified,
as necessary responsible party for additional • Monitor battery for re-ignition
• Decontaminate PPE
• Turn over incident to a qualified, monitoring
• Turn over incident to a qualified, • Turn over incident to a
responsible party for additional qualified, responsible party
monitoring responsible party for additional
monitoring for additional monitoring

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