RE: Insurance for BESS25 Apr 2019 10:09
VRB vs. Li-ion Safety White Paper Ver. 2.0 / Pub Date: Aug 11, 2017
Vanadium flow battery systems offer significant safety advantages relative to li-ion in the areas of short-circuit fault, arc-flash / blast, “stranded” energy, fire suppression, and deflagration. This can lead to a streamlined review and approval process for all stakeholders involved.
IFC2018
“If a battery is demonstrated to have a non-flammable electrolyte, there may be considerations for a reduced water extinguisher requirement, or at a minimum a water requirement equivalent to that required for the space without battery systems installed.