SESSIONS

Safety Considerations in Energy Storage

As demand for renewable energy solutions grows, battery energy storage systems have become essential for grid stability and energy efficiency. However, ensuring the safety of these systems is paramount to their successful deployment and operation. This panel session will explore key safety considerations, risk management strategies, regulatory compliance, industry best practices, and roles and responsibilities using real emergency events. This session is designed for energy industry professionals involved in the design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of BESS projects.

PRESENTER(S)
Chris Groves

Chris Groves

Product Manager, Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation, Wärtsilä

Leads Wärtsilä’s product roadmap related to ESS fire and safety compliance, testing, and R&D

Member of:

  • NFPA’s Energy Storage Research Consortium (“ESRC”)
  • NFPA 855 2026 task group member
  • CSA C-800 Committee
  • Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) Safety Working Group
  • Task Group UL 9540A Stacked ESS & Large-Scale Fire Testing
  • The European Association for Storage of Energy: EASE Task Force Safety