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Understanding Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Failures and Fires
In this episode, John Munno, an energy risk engineer with decades of industry experience, discusses various large losses in battery energy storage systems (BESS) over recent years. The video covers several significant fires, including incidents in North America, Australia, and China, highlighting their causes, the common themes in such failures, and the lessons learned. Munno emphasizes the importance of real-time monitoring, adequate emergency response plans, and new technologies to mitigate these risks. This in-depth analysis is crucial for underwriters, engineers, and energy equipment owners to ensure a safer industry amid the rapid growth of BESS.
00:00 Introduction to Energy Risk Engineering
00:31 Understanding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
03:20 Case Study: Moss Landing Fire
06:37 Case Study: Moorabool Victorian Big Rig Battery Fire
08:59 Case Study: Beijing Commercial BESS Explosion
12:27 Case Study: Chandler, Arizona Containerized Fire
15:15 Case Study: South Korea BESS Fires
17:12 Common Themes and Root Causes of BESS Fires
20:00 Lessons Learned and Future Directions
24:31 Conclusion and Additional Resources