Disaster prevention planning for chemical energy storage stations

What's new in energy storage safety?

Since the publication of the first Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan in 2014, there have been introductions of new technologies, new use cases, and new codes, standards, regulations, and testing methods. Additionally, failures in deployed energy storage systems (ESS) have led to new emergency response best practices.

What is the backbone of your preparedness plan?

The backbone of your preparedness plan is the facility’s ERP. An ERP is designed to provide the user with guidelines for managing the various types of emergency and disaster situations, such as fire, chemical release, power outage, severe weather, security threat or even an emergency at a neighboring facility.

What is the OECD's role in preventing chemical accidents?

Major chemical accidents persist on a global scale and can result in fatalities, injuries, extensive environmental contamination and substantial economic setbacks. The OECD supports public authorities, industry, labour and other stakeholders in preventing chemical accidents and ensuring an appropriate response in the event of their occurrence.

How does the OECD support Chemical Safety?

The OECD supports public authorities, industry, labour and other stakeholders in preventing chemical accidents and ensuring an appropriate response in the event of their occurrence. Key messages The OECD has developed guiding principles covering all the fundamentals of process safety addressed to both industry and public authorities.

What type of disaster event should your organization plan for?

The type of disaster event your organization should plan for may depend on geographical location, type of manufacturing process (for example, chemical, radioactive and so on) or proximity to other industrial organizations.

What are non-electrochemical energy storage deployments?

Summary of non-electrochemical energy storage deployments. Pumped hydro storage plants store and generate energy by moving water between two reservoirs at different elevations. Water is pumped into an upper reservoir for charging and then released through pipes into turbines for discharging.