High profile fire incidents in the BESS sector 10 have started to affect insurers’ appetite to provide energy storage insurance cover. 11 The insurance market for BESS has seen a reduced capacity as a consequence of some key insurers exiting the insurance market or having a very narrow underwriting footprint.
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have been in the news after being affected by a series of high-profile fires.
But as with all energy systems, it’s important brokers and businesses understand the insurance considerations that come alongside battery power systems including how to manage the specific risks they can bring, explains QBE’s Chris Deugarde, Risk Engineer and Bob Algie, National Product Specialist, Property.
As a lead underwriter in both London and New York of battery energy storage risks we have a strong appetite for BESS and it is an important part of our renewable energy insurance portfolio.
However, one issue that is relatively well known is the risk of fire, which is common to a wide range of battery uses – from aircraft to smartphones – and can also affect BESS installations, where fires can be particularly hard to control 2, as demonstrated by incidents in South Korea 1 and Arizona. 2
These are generally constructed of concrete or composite materials and positioned between containers. This is deemed as a big plus point for insurers allowing them to lower the estimated maximum loss for projects and subsequently allowing them to offer higher capacity levels and more competitive premium rates.
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Property Insurance: This type of insurance typically covers the physical damage to your business''s property, including your BESS installation, in the event of a fire. Make sure your policy explicitly includes energy storage systems as part of the coverage.
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Risk from fires can be reduced by adhering to NFPA 855 standards for all new BESS installations. These standards were released by the industry in 2020 after research by NFPA''s Property Insurance Research …
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Risk from fires can be reduced by adhering to NFPA 855 standards for all new BESS installations. These standards were released by the industry in 2020 after research by NFPA''s Property Insurance Research Group found fire hazards with lithium-ion batteries.
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The main risk in the use of this type of battery is that of fire, since lithium-ion batteries combine high-energy materials with electrolytes, often flammable. Any damage to the separator inside the batteries can cause an internal short circuit with a high probability of Thermal Runaway.
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Install fire detection suitable to identify fires associated with electronic components. As the most likely fire situation within the BESS containers are electrical fires a detection system which is designed for electrical rooms (smoke) is preferred to a heat or flame detection system.
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Property Damage: BESS contain a significant amount of stored energy, and like any electrical system, they are susceptible to potential fire hazards. Business Interruption: Damage to a BESS system can lead to business interruption for the owner or operator, resulting in lost revenue and potential contractual penalties.
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With these systems there''s potential for a condition known as ''thermal runaway'', causing fire or explosion. Thermal runaway results from internal shorts inside a battery cell. This can be caused by short circuits, …
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The main risk in the use of this type of battery is that of fire, since lithium-ion batteries combine high-energy materials with electrolytes, often flammable. Any damage to the separator inside the batteries can cause an internal short …
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To limit the probability and consequences of a lithium-ion battery fire, considering the type of use and/or storage, a comprehensive strategy must always be adopted that includes: risk prevention; BMS safety monitoring systems; compartmentalisation or separation; control of ambient temperatures and humidity; early detection of generated gases ...
Battery Energy Storage Systems Insurance Risks
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) have been in the news after being affected by a series of high-profile fires. For instance, there were 23 BESS fires in South Korea between 2017 and 2019, resulting in losses valued at $32 million – with the resulting investigation attributing the main causes to system design, faulty installations and inadequate maintenance. 1
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Insurance Considerations for your Battery Energy Storage Project
Install fire detection suitable to identify fires associated with electronic components. As the most likely fire situation within the BESS containers are electrical fires a detection system which is …
Risk and insurance considerations for battery storage systems
With these systems there''s potential for a condition known as ''thermal runaway'', causing fire or explosion. Thermal runaway results from internal shorts inside a battery cell. This can be caused by short circuits, overcharging or by operating or charging outside the safe temperature range.