Huawei Digital Power APAC recently concluded its 3rd Smart PV technology workshop in Shenzhen, focused on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) safety. The event brought together key industry leaders and experts from the Asia-Pacific region, reaffirming the company’s commitment to driving advancements in renewable energy and energy storage safety.
The three-day workshop began with a tour of Huawei Digital Power’s Watt Exhibition Hall, Smart O&M Management Center, Wireless RRU Production Line, BESS Testing Lab and Songshan Lake Manufacturing Center, where attendees experienced the company’s state-of-the-art facilities and stringent safety protocols firsthand.
On the second day of the event, Steve Zheng, President of Utility Smart ESS Business at Huawei Digital Power, delivered a welcome speech highlighting the company’s commitment to advancing BESS safety and technology in renewable energy. Zheng emphasized the essential role BESS plays in supporting global clean energy transitions by storing renewable energy and maintaining grid stability. He underscored Huawei Digital Power’s commitment to prioritizing safety and resilience, essential to preventing incidents that could impact both individuals and power infrastructure.
The workshop featured a distinguished lineup of speakers who shared their insights and expertise, driving discussions aimed at enhancing safety standards in energy storage systems across the APAC region.
The speakers also shared case studies on large-scale projects, innovative safety solutions and the latest applications of intelligent technologies in monitoring BESS performance. Through their expertise, they underlined the importance of rigorous safety measures, regulatory adherence and the integration of advanced technologies, all essential for fostering a sustainable and resilient energy storage industry.
The attendees reached a consensus that energy storage solutions still carry inherent uncertainties due to their intrinsic properties and smaller, localized safety control units enhance overall system safety. Huawei Digital Power upgrades the active safety to 2.0 with a “pack thermal runaway non-diffusion” design, implementing layered protection from the cell to the grid level. This approach combines preventive and mitigation measures to minimize the risk of thermal runaway. Additionally, by leveraging a Battery Management System (BMS) with full-chain, multi-dimensional intelligent diagnostics, Huawei significantly enhances the system’s proactive safety capabilities. This comprehensive strategy supports the sustainable development of the energy storage industry.
On the final day, a roundtable discussion allowed industry leaders to explore BESS applications across residential, C&I and utility sectors. The attendees emphasized the importance of meeting international safety standards, which reduce operational risks and enhance investor confidence.
