AEGIS Loss Control is pleased to announce its latest webinar, Battery Energy Storage Sytems Update, on November 2 at 2:00 pm EDT.
Who should attend
Power plant employees as well as individuals engaged in renewable energy efforts as electric generation continues to evolve its portfolio of renewable and sustainable production.
What is covered
Large-scale battery energy storage systems are constantly evolving, and that continues to drive a series of ongoing improvements and modifications to the NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems, the International Fire Code (IFC), state codes and lessons learned.
This webinar will address changes in code requirements in the year since the last AEGIS Loss Control webinar on this topic, as well as recent advancements in battery storage technology. It will also review current approaches and changes to managing large-scale battery failures and fires. Because the industry continues to develop projectable data, and because codes continue to change, this presentation will draw from recent testing as well as real-life experiences with fire detection and suppression systems. Further updates on the explosion hazard will be included as well.
About the presenter
The webinar will be presented by Paul Hayes, the General Manager of American Fire Technologies. Paul has more than 30 years of experience managing a special hazard asset protection fire company for the industrial and power markets. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Paul is designated as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering and Fire Protection in over 35 states. He has NFPA code committee and code development experience, as well as knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and experience in regulatory agency negotiations. His knowledge of products includes alarm and detection equipment, specialty devices and both chemical and water-based suppression systems. He has provided marketing, sales and engineered solutions for the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) component of projects, turbine and utility markets, and project management ranging from individual projects to complex sites for private and utility clients.
