What is Danish Center for energy storage?

Danish Center for Energy Storage, DaCES, is a partnership that covers the entire value chain from research and innovation to industry and export in the field of energy storage and conversion. The ambition of DaCES is to strengthen cooperation, sharing of knowledge and establishment of new partnerships between companies and universities.

Does Denmark have a standard for lithium-ion battery fire and explosion testing?

Denmark also lacks specific protocols for Lithium-ion battery fire and explosion testing, e.g., UL 9540A, which is a benchmark test recommended in many other countries. Danish guidelines may furthermore provide more clarification on when and which suppression systems should be installed, depending on BESS design parameters.

Is Denmark a good country to work with fire services?

While Denmark emphasizes collaboration with fire services, there is a lack of clear tactics and water management strategies, a gap covered by countries like Sweden and Australia. Some of the identified knowledge gaps include limited understanding of explosion prevention and fire suppression in large-scale BESS settings.

What are the DK2 firefighting and emergency response measures?

DK2 guideline gives no specific firefighting and emergency response measures. Upon arrival, it is critical that first responders are promptly informed when the fire involves Lithium-ion batteries, allowing them to adjust their response strategies accordingly.