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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Design, Operation, Maintenance and Safety Considerations

Master the design, operation, maintenance, and safety of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to support reliable and sustainable energy storage.
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  • 9-10 Sep 2026
  • Registration open
  • In-person
  • CAPE, Level 8, Permata Sapura Tower, Kuala Lumpur.
  • 3,700
  • HRDC claim: Register at least 14 days prior to training

Why should I take this course?

Gain the practical knowledge to design, operate, maintain, and manage Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) safely and confidently—while understanding the technologies, hazards, regulatory requirements, and best practices that underpin reliable and resilient energy storage operations.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a critical role in enabling renewable energy integration and supporting the global transition towards a low-carbon future. As BESS deployments continue to accelerate across utilities, industrial facilities, and commercial applications, professionals require a solid understanding of system design, operation, performance, and lifecycle management.

This programme provides practical knowledge of BESS technologies, design principles, installation requirements, maintenance strategies, and operational reliability. Participants will also explore key safety challenges, including battery failure mechanisms, thermal runaway, fire and explosion hazards, gas generation, emergency response, and international safety standards governing BESS deployment.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the principles, technologies, and applications of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Evaluate battery failure mechanisms, thermal runaway, fire, explosion, and other safety hazards

Apply best practices for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of BESS

Implement appropriate safety measures, emergency response strategies, and regulatory requirements for safe BESS deployment

Course Lessons

Value You Will Gain

  • Develop a holistic understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and their role in the energy transition
  • Strengthen your capability to make informed decisions on BESS design, selection, installation, and operation
  • Recognise battery failure mechanisms and assess the risks associated with thermal runaway, fire, and explosion
  • Enhance your ability to improve asset reliability, operational safety, and lifecycle performance
  • Build confidence in applying international standards, codes, and industry best practices for BESS safety
  • Learn from real-world case studies and incidents to minimise risks and support safer BESS deployment

Who Will Benefit Most

Identify if this programme aligns with your role, goals, and sustainability priorities.
  • Fire safety engineers and technicians
  • Process Safety Engineers
  • Facility and Asset Integrity Engineers
  • HSE and Process Safety engineers and technicians
  • Operations, Safety and Executive Engineers - Process Safety and other engineering disciplines 
  • Designers and engineers
  • Fire and Rescue Staff
  • Fire Safety and Fire Protection Technical Personnel
  • Consultants, Academicians, and Researchers