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)
Ali Asadi

Ali Asadi

System Engineer, Wärtsilä Energy Storage, Wärtsilä

Ali Asadi is a System Engineer for the Middle East Asia Project Delivery team at Wärtsilä Energy Storage.

Ali is a professional electrical systems engineer with extensive experience in commercial and utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) including design, grid connection, fire safety compliance requirements, and successful delivery to the end customers. His expertise encompasses HV/LV systems, DC systems, battery banks, centralised and distributed fire systems, as well as power system simulation. Ali has contributed to large-scale BESS projects in South Australia and New South Wales. He also has experience with solar PV systems, gas and steam power plants, water treatment facilities, and has worked with/in oil & gas industries.

In his current role as a Systems Engineer, Ali works with regional delivery teams to assist with achieving the milestones and technical requirements outlined in the contract and liaises with various internal and external stakeholders (e.g. customers, OEMs, consultants, engineering & product teams, BoP contractors, and commissioning teams) to meet project targets.