Energy storage systems provide essential functionality for electrical infrastructure — and with massive increases in renewable energy generation and transportation electrification on the horizon, it's important these systems are engineered with safety in mind.
In particular, lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly common in today’s mission critical environments — whether they're embedded within UPSs, emergency power systems, or distributed energy installations. As energy storage technology evolves, so do the codes and standards for safe application and guidelines for system testing. To stay informed on the latest standards and testing guidelines behind the technology, Mission Critical spoke with Ed Spears, product marketing manager for critical power solutions at Eaton.
Spears:Several electrical industry organizations currently offer guidelines and best practices for the installation and testing of battery energy storage technology. The most recent code developments for energy storage systems include: