Following on from our article about how Teksal Safety supports safe, reliable battery energy storage systems (BESS) through our partnerships with global manufacturers, this article focuses on our partnership with Crowcon.
As BESS continue to increase in size and density, and are deployed in diverse environments, so too do the risks.
Gas leaks, off-gassing during charge / discharge cycles, and thermal runaway events present potentially serious safety concerns.
Why gas detection matters in BESS
Thermal runaway events in lithium-ion batteries can release flammable and toxic gases.
Designed for BESS, Crowcon’s BESafe is a state-of-the-art, dual-channel, fixed gas detector, and its remote sensors are ideal for confined spaces.
It offers fast, accurate detection of hydrogen (H₂), carbon monoxide (CO), and methane (CH₄), fast response, remote maintenance, and flexible installation to protect compact, high-risk spaces.
Easy to install, with minimal maintenance, it delivers reliable, real-time protection for critical energy environments:
- Dual-channel detection – monitor two gases simultaneously, making it ideal for compact or modular BESS cabinets where space is limited
- Remote smart sensors – flexible installation allows sensors to be positioned inside enclosures, ducts or battery modules while keeping controllers accessible elsewhere – ideal for confined or pressurised spaces
- Integrated alarms and outputs – visual/audible alarms are paired with analogue or digital outputs, enabling seamless integration with wider fire panels, SCADA systems, or safety PLCs
- Low maintenance, high reliability – smart diagnostics and minimal calibration requirements make it a low-intervention solution for remote or hard-to-access BESS sites
Benefits
- Proactive hazard mitigation – helps stop thermal events before they escalate into fires or explosions, protecting life and assets
- Improved emergency response – real-time alerts allow faster, more informed decisions
- Compliance with fire and safety codes – helps meet fire protection standards, including AS/NZS 5139: Safety of battery system, UL 9540, NFPA 855, OSHA 1926, NFPA 855, IFC 2021 / NFPA1 and IEC 62933-5-2.
- Reduced cost and downtime – early intervention can prevent full-blown failure events, reducing system downtime, equipment loss, and insurance claims
By integrating Crowcon’s BESafe gas detection system into our industrial safety solutions, Teksal Safety helps its clients monitor and mitigate risk in BESS environments, protecting their people, plant and process.
For more information about how Teksal Safety can support your BESS, or any of our integrated industrial safety solutions, get in touch.
