Energy Storage System Emergencies

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Solar Panel Fire If an energy storage system (battery) is burning, immediately contact LG&E, KU or ODP, and wait for their personnel to arrive.

Isolate the area at least 300 feet in all directions. Keep unauthorized persons away.
Protect exposures outside of the immediate hazard area, such as trees and buildings, to prevent fire from spreading.
Wait for LG&E, KU or ODP personnel to give the go-ahead to begin firefighting.
Use a firefighting method appropriate for the specific chemistry of battery. For example, lithium-ion batteries should be doused with “copious amount of water” to prevent re-ignition during thermal runaway.

Explore the safety training resources on energy storage and other distributed energy resources offered by the National Fire Protection: https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Resources/Emergency-Responders/High-risk-hazards/Energy-Storage-Systems.