Our Challenge

In order to meet the climate objectives, a real (r)evolution is taking place in the field of new energy sources and technological applications. The purpose of this sustainable project is to find an optimal extinguishing method for lithium batteries modules, which allow to minimalize their accidental fire propagation and risk for involved people and fire rescue services, from the fire and toxic smoke influence. The project is focused on different extinguishing methods which could be applied in case of a fire in the variety of applications from EV batteries (both in bikes, scooters, cars, buses, and trucks) to enlarge energy storage systems. The research will be focused on the fire extinguishing effectiveness and, in consequence, the limitation of the produced smoke toxicity. Possible questions we will try to find an answer to in the project include: • Which available extinguishing systems (like sprinklers, water mist, F500, FirePro, etc.) are the most effective in the battery module fire spread control? • How extinguishing can limit the battery fire smoke mass production and its toxicity? This project will involve collaboration with business partners (including battery suppliers, extinguishing systems providers, and decontamination service providers). Its results will be implemented in both the scientific and practical aspects.