Powering Down Responsibly: Battery Energy Storage System Decommissioning Requirements

As Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) become more prevalent, and the industry matures, developing a strategy for decommissioning, removing and disposing of systems at the end of their life is essential. Andres Perez-Doval and Chad Jones look at what goes into safe, reliable and repeatable protocols.

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About the Authors

Andres Perez-Doval is an electrical designer at RSP Architects. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University. Andres has experience in the research and development of project Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) for government and commercial building Energy Audits. Andres is experienced in utilizing Helioscope and other renewable energy support software to model campus-wide solar system designs.

Chad Jones PE, CxA, LEED AP (BD+C) is an electrical engineer with more than ten years of experience in innovative design for mission critical projects. With a focus on power distribution systems for mission critical facilities, his expertise includes the design of switchgear, UPS, generator, and BESS applications. Chad has experience in the research and development of campus wide Energy Audits evaluating optimal campus wide solar and BESS sizing based upon utility billing and tariff rates.