Risques sur le stockage d'énergie dans l'industrieModélisation des explosions (MRI)

This module on the risks of storage of energy in batteries is in line with the current energy transition policy. Indeed, the development of the battery industry is strongly supported by the government and is a key axis of France 2030. Industrialists are increasingly interested in renewable energy production, which has the disadvantage of being intermittent. To remedy this problem, the solution is to store energy either by producing hydrogen by electrolysis or in batteries. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) pose risks in the event of chemical packaging, for example, causing effects such as toxicity, fire and explosion. Given the rapid development of the use of these energy storage systems and the potential risks, new regulations and standards are emerging to regulate safety. The study offices, control bodies and certification bodies take account of these new risks, which are increasing in demand for study.

• Stationary storage with wind farms or photovoltaic panels • Description of battery energy storage systems • General information on chemical packaging • Risks and characterization of source terms • Accident • Gas characterization and packaging • Explosion and fire • Modelling the consequences • Risk reduction measures

Final review