Why do energy storage systems need special fuses?

Due to the boom in renewables, more and more energy storage systems are being installed worldwide. Today’s battery systems typically reach capacities of several hundred MWh. This requires advanced protection with special fuses. In response to a short circuit, they have to interrupt the current very quickly, extinguish the arc and isolate.

Why do batteries need fuses?

Modern-day battery and energy storage systems place huge demands on fuses. Constantly rising power levels at maximum DC voltages of 1500 V can generate short-circuit currents of several hundred kiloamperes. Another issue relates to load profiles produced by a wide variety of loading and unloading cycles.

Why is energy storage important?

Efficient energy storage is a key pillar of the energy transition: it makes renewable energy production more flexible and ensures its integration into the system. Due to the boom in renewables, more and more energy storage systems are being installed worldwide. Today’s battery systems typically reach capacities of several hundred MWh.

Where is Siba fuses located?

SIBA Fuses US Headquarters is located in West Caldwell, NJ. We have a full-time Sales and Engineering staff, who are anxious to assist with time critical requests. We’re very confident you will appreciate our efficiency, product knowledge, superior technology, and the imaginative solutions that we can offer.