About this Classroom Training
Batteries are considered to a key component in the transition towards low to zero emission in the energy sector, which is more and more determined by renewable sources. Batteries can store renewable generated electrical energy in large quantities to compensate their fluctuations in generation.
This 3-day classroom training provides a comprehensive overview of batteries for renewable energy storage and grid balancing applications. The course will cover the working principles, performance, market, costs, and future outlook of both aqueous (lead-acid, alkaline, redox-flow) and non-aqueous (lithium-ion, sodium-based) battery technologies, with a particular focus on large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The lithium-ion battery system and the key performance parameters will be extensively examined. The course will cover battery management systems (BMS) and their interaction with the energy management system (EMS) of BESS. A major focus of the course will be on battery safety. The course will also discuss on government regulations (e.g., UN 38.3) and industry standards (IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission, ISO: International Organization for Standardization, UL: Underwriters Laboratories) for safe application and testing of battery systems. Accident prevention measures, emergency response planning, and the evaluation of larger BESS accidents will be covered in detail.
By the end of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the performance and safety aspects of batteries for large-scale energy storage systems, equipping them with the knowledge to effectively design, deploy, and manage these critical components of the sustainable energy transition.
This course will be delivered face-to-face over 3-day sessions, comprising of 8 hours per day, 1 hour lunch and 2 breaks of 15 minutes per day. Course Duration: 24 hours in total, 19.5 CPD points. This course can also be delivered through Virtual Inspector Led Training.
