Risk-based Fire Protection in Lithium-Ion Battery Production: How Manufacturers Effectively Manage Thermal Runaway & Fire Hazards
The electrification of numerous processes has led to a rapid increase in demand for storage technologies. The demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIB) is particularly strong due to their technical superiority compared to other storage technologies, especially for mobile and decentralized applications. During production and later in use, however, these cells pose fire risks that cannot be ignored and which manufacturers, operators and users can best counter with a holistic, risk-based fire protection strategy. An article by Manuel Obert, Senior Project and Business Development Manager at TÜV Süd Industrie Service.
The global demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIB) is growing continuously, as they currently offer the best overall package of energy density, efficiency, service life, performance and cost. Industrial applications for this technology include battery energy storage systems (BESS), e-mobility and consumer electronics. According to estimates, global demand for batteries is expected to grow from 4.2 TWh in 2030 to 6.8 TWh in 2035, with more than 85% of this demand being met by LIBs - mainly due to the strong demand for battery electric vehicles (EVs) and BESS.
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