Is an external water supply required?

Usually yes — a hydrant or fire water tank to cool neighboring containers. The scope follows from the fire safety expert's sign-off.

What clearance from buildings is required?

Typically 8–10 m from occupied structures and 3 m between containers, with reductions possible when fire-resistant partitions are used.

Is emergency services training part of the delivery?

Yes. We provide response instructions and conduct training for operating staff along with an information session with the local State Fire Service (PSP) unit.

Process · safety

Fire safety for energy storage — approvals with the State Fire Service (PSP)

Short answer

A key element is module-level combustible gas detection, which identifies an event 10–30 minutes before ignition. Design standards also call for a minimum 3 m spacing between containers and a buffer zone from neighboring structures.

Gas detection before ignition, not smoke detection after ignition
LFP cells — no oxygen in the cathode structure, slower event progression
Sign-off by a certified fire safety expert and acceptance by the State Fire Service (PSP)

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Why LFP

LFP chemistry has a higher thermal runaway onset temperature than NMC and does not release oxygen from the cathode. This is the primary reason why stationary storage systems use LFP exclusively.

Layers of protection

Battery management system (BMS) monitoring voltage and temperature of every cell
Combustible gas and carbon monoxide detection at module level
Zoned suppression system and emergency ventilation
Partitions and spacing between containers per the approved design
Remote shutdown and signaling to the facility's central system

Formal approvals

The design requires sign-off by a certified fire protection expert, and before commissioning, notification to and acceptance by the district commander of the State Fire Service (PSP). For large installations we also prepare a fire scenario and instructions for emergency services.

FAQ

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Send us the project scale in MWh, the site location and the available grid capacity. We reply with a configuration, CAPEX range and delivery schedule.

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