What is the Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan?

The Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan was developed by Pacific Northwest Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories with the support of the Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Energy Storage Program since July 2015.

Do electric energy storage systems need to be tested?

It is recognized that electric energy storage systems consist of components, each having limited functions, and all of which need to be tested for those functions in accordance with this standard.

What is the Emergency Management Assistance compact (EMAC)?

The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a national mutual aid agreement between the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. It is based on 13 Articles which have been enacted into state law by each state. In Georgia, EMAC is addressed in the O.C.G.A., Title 38, Chapter 3, and Article 5. FEMA.

Should a local fire department be involved in the ESS installation?

While the local fire department may not be required to be involved in the approval of the ESS installation plans and inspection, it is recommended to invite them to the site during construction and commissioning. This will allow them to become familiar with the installation, its operation and safety features, and emergency procedures, as well as gain access to the ESS.

How does a CSR affect energy storage technology?

CSRs affect the acceptability of energy storage technology on the utility and customer side of the meter and the time and resources necessary to bring such technology to market. This, in turn, influences the eventual cost of the technology installation.

What are energy storage capacitors?

Energy storage capacitors, also known as electric double-layer capacitors, ultracapacitors, double-layer capacitors, or supercapacitors, consist of either individual capacitors or multiple series and/or parallel connected capacitors with or without associated circuitry.