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Prevalon Energy Achieves Success in Large-Scale Fire Testing of HD5 Storage Solutions
Prevalon Energy, originating as a spinoff from Mitsubishi Power, has made significant strides in its energy storage offerings by announcing the successful completion of large-scale fire testing (LSFT) of its HD5 energy storage enclosure. This test showcases the unit’s ability to contain fire under demanding scenarios.
The LSFT was conducted in compliance with CSA TS-800 standards at a specialized testing facility, simulating a thermal runaway event in a functioning HD5 unit. The setup involved four enclosures arranged back-to-back and side-to-side, with one unit deliberately exposed to extreme conditions to promote thermal propagation. Findings from the test indicated successful containment; the fire remained restricted to the initiating unit without affecting adjacent enclosures, and all battery modules were kept below critical thermal limits.
Prevalon Energy’s Chief Technical Officer, Alejandro Schnakofsky, emphasized the importance of safety and reliability in energy storage solutions. He remarked, “The successful completion of this rigorous testing validates our design approach and provides our customers with confidence in the robustness of our solutions.”
The HD5 platform is engineered with integrated fire mitigation technologies, including thermal barriers and an optimized component layout, aimed at isolating and containing any thermal events. Prevalon asserts that these safety features adhere to the latest standards set by UL and NFPA.
Tom Cornell, President and CEO of Prevalon Energy, reinforced the company’s commitment to safety, stating, “The completion of this Large-Scale Fire Test is a true testament to the dedication of our team in delivering not only cutting-edge technology but also peace of mind to our customers.”
In addition to fire safety, Prevalon is addressing acoustic challenges by developing low-noise solutions to comply with strict community sound regulations. This initiative signifies the company’s holistic approach to energy storage solutions.
Earlier this year, in February 2024, Mitsubishi Power officially transitioned its battery energy storage solutions (BESS) business into the newly established Prevalon. Drawing on experiences from over 30 projects and a deployment of three gigawatt hours (GWh) of utility-scale battery energy storage systems worldwide, the transition aims to enhance operational agility and innovation akin to that of a startup.
Today, Prevalon Energy is managing a robust pipeline that includes over 30 projects with more than 4 GWh of planned energy storage. A significant achievement for the company was the launch in May 2024 of the first of three solar plus storage projects in collaboration with Origis Energy in Mississippi, highlighting Prevalon’s contribution to the energy storage market with a 50 MW BESS for the Golden Triangle II project.
Originally published in Factor This Power Engineering.
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