Chasing Zero – Towards a Future of Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Prevention
What is BESS thermal runaway? How can it be prevented or mitigated? Please plan to attend this meeting of the Industry Applications Society to learn more. The speaker will be Rick Reynolds, Executive Vice President, ORR Protection Systems.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are being installed at an ever-increasing pace in an effort to mitigate the infamous duck curve caused by the ramping of renewable energy resources. The duck curve pattern is created by the midday dip (belly) in the net load curve, followed by a steep rise in the evenings when solar generation declines.
Recently, there have been multiple reported BESS failures at utility-scale installations around the world. Just in California, in the past 3 years there have been the following incidents according to the EPRI's Battery Energy Storage System Failure Incident Database:
- San Diego, CA – May 15, 2024 (250MWh/250MW, LG Chem)
- Valley Center, CA – Sept 18, 2023 (560MWh/140MW, LG Energy)
- Moss Landing, CA – Sept 20, 2022 (730MWh/182.5MW, Tesla)
- Valley Center, CA – Apr 5, 2022 (560MWh/140MW, LG Energy)
- Moss Landing, CA – Feb 13, 2022 (400MWh/100MW, LG Energy)
- Moss Landing, CA – Sept 4, 2021 (1,200MWh/300MW, LG Energy)
This presentation highlights the pressing need to enhance safety measures in lithium-ion battery usage. The presentation examines current risks, draws insights from past incidents, and explores best practices and fire suppression systems. Embracing future trends, it advocates for collaboration, compliance with standards, and continuous monitoring to achieve the vision of zero lithium-ion battery fire incidents.
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- Date: 19 Sep 2024
- Time: 05:30 PM to 08:30 PM
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Speakers
ORR Protection
Chasing Zero – Towards a Future of Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Prevention
Biography:
About the Speaker:
Rick Reynolds has dedicated the past 35 years of his professional career to the fire protection industry. A
frequent speaker and presenter at corporate meetings, workshops, conventions, and industry trade
shows, Rick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every stage.
As a master electrician with numerous certifications in both electrical and fire protection industries, Rick
began his journey with ORR Protection in January of 1991 as the Atlanta area Service Manager. His
expertise and leadership skills quickly propelled him to the role of Operations Manager for the
Southeast Region. Rick played a pivotal role in the development of ORR’s National Accounts Program,
overseeing the hiring, training, and management of all National Account Coordinators and Service
Technicians across the country.
In 2010, Rick was promoted to Vice President of National Accounts & the Southeast, where he took on
additional responsibilities, including managing the Southeast Region and National Accounts Sales
Management team. By 2018, he had ascended to Vice President for the Power Generation Marketplace,
a role that expanded to incorporate the burgeoning Energy Storage market.
In 2023, Rick assumed the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) at ORR Protection, where he now
leads the company's business development team across all markets. Rick’s vast experience and strategic
vision continue to drive ORR Protection’s growth and success in the fire protection industry.
Agenda
Time: No-host social at 5:30pm; Presentation at 6:00pm; Dinner at 7:00pm. Presentation continues at 7:45pm; Adjourn by 8:30pm
Place: Zio Fraedo’s, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Call 925-933-9091 if you need directions.
RSVP: Please make reservations by September 16 by contacting Mike Nakamura via email: mnakamura@dsrsd.com or telephone: (925) 875-2356 or by registering via vTools (Payable via Credit Card)
Cost: The cost of dinner is $35 for IEEE members, $25 for student and retired members, $40 for non-members. (Payable as Cash or Check)