BESS Fire Protection
Fire protection solutions for battery energy storage systems
Overview
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have become an increasingly critical component in the global transition to sustainable energy. As renewable energy sources continue to expand, BESS provide a way to store excess energy generated during peak production times and release it when demand is high, or production is low.
However, BESS facilities also bring unique fire safety challenges. The high energy density and chemical makeup of lithium-ion batteries commonly used in BESS pose significant fire risks if they overheat, are damaged, or malfunction.
Fires in BESS facilities can be difficult to control and contain due to the possibility of thermal runaway. This occurs through a chain reaction where excessive heat leads to battery cell failure, releasing more energy and further accelerating the fire. Such incidents not only endanger people and property but also threaten the continuity of power supply and integrity of essential infrastructure. To mitigate these risks, robust fire protection solutions are essential.
Advanced offers a variety of solutions that can be used standalone or in combination with other systems to help in detecting, containing, and controlling BESS fires. Explore how our products help safeguard BESS facilities and support the safe growth of sustainable energy.
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Product Features
- ExGo is used all over the world to protect sensitive and strategic assets – from battery energy storage systems, server and switch rooms, to historic and cultural collections and archives
- Suitable for almost all single-flooding area applications
- Compatible with a range of control options and devices
- Use as a standalone system or interface with any fire system
- Approved to EN12094-1 and EN54
- Removable chassis for easy installation
- Unique intuitive graphic LCD display menu makes setup simple and easy
- Sensitive circuits are analysed and configured by the panel menu
- Automatic/manual controls to safeguard against accidental/unwanted suppressant release
- Status indicators enable visibility of the system status inside and outside a protected area
- Large countdown timer on LCD screen
- Sensitive circuits are analysed and configured by the panel menu system and no direct adjustment of electronic components is required
- Use standalone, or integrated into an Advanced MxPro or Axis EN fire system, or with any third-party fire system
- Extensive control and programming options
- Compatible with a vast range of conventional detection devices
- Wide choice of peripherals including hold and abort buttons
- Approved to EN12094-1 and EN54
- A host of advanced features built in as standard
- Diagnostics logging
- Windows-based extraction tool software for efficient management of configuration, control data and event logs
- Time-stamped, customisable event log reporting
Optional Extras for Increased Versatility
The ExGo Range
Dependability is key and ExGo is robust and trusted for the protection of sensitive assets around the world. Explore extensive control and programming options and a wide choice of peripherals.
Custom-built panels
When you’re facing a complex fire challenge, our AdSpecials team will work with you to design and manufacture customised fire panels, control interfaces and enclosures to meet your needs.
Fire system integration
We offer versatile fire systems to meet EN, UL and AS standards. These can be integrated with other Advanced and third-party equipment to create a comprehensive BESS fire safety solution.
Software
Advanced software is designed to be easy to operate, easy to understand and makes the complicated simple.
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Want to know more?
To discuss how we can help you meet your BESS fire protection needs, please get in touch with a member of our team.
Contact us on tel: +44 (0)345 894 7000, email: enquiries@advancedco.com or complete the form below: