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Sizing fuses to protect BESS power circuit from overcurrents

Electrical overcurrents can not only damage systems, but also cause costly downtime. Fuses are said to be a great way to protect a battery energy storage system (BESS) simply and cost-effectively. In this pv magazine Webinar, we will learn which fuse coordination approach to take in different circumstances as well as how to properly size fuses within the system for the effective protection of BESS power circuit.

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As the global BESS fleet continues to grow at a rapid pace, so does the need to improve reliability and system efficiencies. Comprehensive circuit protection is one way to improve safety and can help avoid costly service interruptions and downtime, protect workers who install and maintain the BESS, and prevent equipment damage.

Designed to serve as overcurrent protection, fuses are instrumental circuit protection devices. However, there is a variety of fuse coordination and sizing approaches that can be taken based on different circumstances and parameters.

In this pv magazine Webinar, we will learn how to size fuses at different levels of the system to protect against low-resistance short circuits. We will hear how to determine the right coordination approaches and size fuses at the battery module level, as well as battery rack, DC panel, and power conversion system.

Immanuel Umenei, senior global segment manager, renewable energy, at Littelfuse, will be joining us to explain the role circuit protection plays in a BESS. He will also elaborate on real-world examples of how proper circuit protection enhances system efficiencies.

pv magazine Webinar content:

  • BESS market overview
  • Circuit protection for BESS and where it is important
  • Fuse coordination
  • Sizing fuses to protect against short circuits
  • Case studies
  • Q&A

Questions can be submitted beforehand in the comments window when registering or in the chat during the webinar. Marija Maisch, editor at pv magazine, will be the moderator of this webinar.

Registration for this pv magazine webinar is free of charge.

Speakers

Immanuel Umenei | Senior Global Segment Manager, Renewable Energy, Littelfuse

Immanuel Umenei is the global segment manager for renewable energy at Littelfuse. He has over a decade of applications engineering and business development experience in specifying overcurrent circuit protection components for different LV electrical systems including renewable energy technologies such as solar/photovoltaic and battery energy storage. Immanuel has a master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois, Chicago.

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Marija Maisch | Energy storage news director, pv magazine

Marija has years of experience in a news agency environment and writing for print and online publications. She took over as the editor of pv magazine Australia in 2018 and helped establish its online presence over a two-year period. Since December 2021, Marija has been working as staff editor at pv magazine International for both online and monthly print publications, specializing in Eastern European solar markets, battery energy storage systems, and electric vehicles.

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