Current status and emerging trends in the safety of Li-ion battery energy storage for power grid applications

doi:10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2020.0111

Abstract

Abstract:

Li-ion battery is one of the most promising technologies in the field of grid power storage; however, fire safety issues hinder their large-scale application. This paper reviews the current literature referring to the safety status of Li-ion battery energy storage from the perspective of thermal runaway propagation theory, extinguishing agents, firefighting equipment, and relevant standards. The shortcomings of existing methods of fire prevention are pointed out, and the safety advantages of prefabricated container energy storage are summarized. Finally, the technical requirements and the emerging trends are discussed.

Key words: Li-ion battery, grid power storage, fire safety, prefabricated container energy storage

CLC Number:

X9 32

Shouding LI, Yan LI, Jie TIAN, Yuming ZHAO, Min YANG, Jun LUO, Yuancheng CAO, Shijie CHENG. Current status and emerging trends in the safety of Li-ion battery energy storage for power grid applications[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2020, 9(5): 1505-1516.

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