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The rise of safe, efficient battery energy storage systems

As BESS adoption accelerates, safety and efficiency are critical. Learn how Siemens’ cutting-edge simulation, design, and fire protection solutions are transforming battery energy storage systems.

Estimated Watching Time: 54 minutes

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A big room containing many electrical cabinets, part of a battery energy storage system setup.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are rapidly expanding to support grid stability and renewable energy adoption. However, thermal management challenges and fire risks remain key obstacles to safe, efficient deployment.

This webinar explores how Siemens' advanced simulation and design tools help accelerate the development of BESS by optimizing thermal management, cooling systems and electrical connections. Learn about groundbreaking fire detection and suppression technologies, including aspirating particle detection that identifies Li-ion battery fires over 30 minutes before thermal runaway — enabling proactive risk mitigation.

What you'll learn:

  • Key policy and technology drivers influencing BESS growth in North America
  • Best practices for BESS design and development phases
  • Engineering tools that optimize system performance and efficiency
  • Fire safety innovations that enhance protection and reduce risk

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Meet the speaker

Siemens

Katharina Gerber

Customer Engagement Manager for Battery

Dr. Katharina Gerber is the Engagement Lead for the Battery Industry at Siemens Digital Industries. She is responsible for the growth of Siemens’ Battery Vertical in the USA, working closely with domestic battery project owners, regional stakeholders, and various business units at Siemens. Katharina has 15+ years of experience in the battery industry, ranging from direct lithium extraction (DLE) to dry battery electrode (DBE) technology. Her mission is to bring value to a wide range of battery companies. In addition to her role at Siemens, Katharina is the VP of NAATBatt International and a Co-chair of the “Electrode Materials Committee” at NAATBatt. Katharina holds a doctorate degree in Materials Science from the University of Bonn, Germany.