Renewable energy projects, wind farms and battery energy storage systems, introduce unique fire hazards that challenge conventional fire suppression strategies and fire water demand planning. This presentation will review these challenges, evaluate current fire‑fighting strategies, and demonstrate how Australian Standards underpin best‑practice fire‑engineering solutions.
Jack is a Fire Safety Engineer with recent experience working on an array of projects involving Dangerous Goods and Lithium-ion Batteries including grid scale BESS projects and residential carparks. This includes assisting international manufacturers with confirming that their fire safety system designs are suitable for use in Australia.
Jack has a keen interest in emerging risks such as Energy Storage Systems, Solar Plants, Windfarms Lithium-ion Batteries and Hydrogen technology. He is not only involved in the preparation of Performance Solutions but detailed risk assessments focusing on occupant life safety and fire brigade intervention while also considering business continuity.
