Li-ion Battery Storage Safety: Trends in Fire Prevention and Thermal Management for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

IDTechEx forecasts the global battery energy storage system (BESS) thermal management and fire safety market to reach US$25.4B in value by 2036, in the new report "Thermal Management, Fire and Explosion Protection for BESS 2026-2036: Materials, Technologies and Players.

 

Amidst several high-profile stationary battery storage fire incidents, the scrutiny on BESS safety has increased in recent years. Risk to personnel, financial loss, asset and environmental damage are all key drivers promoting safer Li-ion BESS technologies. While cost has prevailed as the most critical factor in developing and supplying new Li-ion battery storage technologies, safety has easily become the second most important consideration. Thermal runaway events have even caused entire markets to stagnate growth in the past. Regulations are evolving to address BESS safety, and indeed grid-scale, commercial and industrial (C&I), and residential battery storage technologies must all possess a high degree of safety for customers, but these may adopt different safety strategies.

 

This webinar will cover:

• Discussion of the key BESS safety regulations by region

• Outline of active and passive BESS fire safety measures

• Assessment of thermal management and fire protection materials, technologies and systems used in BESS

• IDTechEx's outlook on the major trends for the BESS thermal management, fire and explosion safety market, including impact on BESS cost structure