Problem addressed by this page
When a lithium battery becomes unstable, the consequences are not limited to the stored product. Fire, smoke, gases and propagation can affect nearby buildings, critical equipment and site operations.
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Risk separation
Outdoor lithium battery storage and risk separation
Outdoor storage moves lithium risk away from the main building and creates a dedicated, clearly defined and controllable area.
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Recommended approach
Safe outdoor storage, REI120 fire-resistant compartmentation and risk separation are key considerations. An independent area is often more suitable than storage integrated into the building when the aim is to reduce exposure of the main facilities.
Benefits of the REI120 container
- Move lithium risk away from the main building.
- Create a dedicated outdoor lithium battery storage area.
- Limit the consequences of an incident through fire-resistant compartmentation.
- Maintain a modular, scalable solution as operational needs evolve.
Technical points to validate
- Outdoor location and safety distances according to the site assessment.
- Ventilation and gas evacuation according to the batteries being stored.
- Fire detection and temperature/humidity monitoring where required.
- Lightning protection or alarms when required by project conditions.
Related container solutions
Depending on volume, battery condition and site constraints, storage can be based on a compact, large-capacity or modular walk-in range.
Group 01
Compact containers for drums and IBCs
Small volumes, initial quarantine and segregated storage in drums or IBCs.
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Large-capacity containers for IBCs
Industrial storage for medium or high volumes, at ground level or on two levels.
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Modular walk-in containers
Walk-in modules for internal handling, inspection and quarantine areas.
View detailsFrequently Asked Questions
Outdoor storage helps separate the risk from the main building and limit the impact on industrial operations in the event of an incident.
No. Location, volumes, stored batteries, ventilation, detection and site constraints must all be validated.
Yes. Modular containers make it possible to adapt capacity and access as industrial requirements evolve.
The location should take account of safety distances, maintenance access, internal traffic, nearby buildings, gas evacuation and the site emergency response resources.
Even outdoors, REI120 compartmentation helps limit propagation towards equipment, façades, nearby stored materials or circulation areas.
Yes, provided the project includes the necessary electrical requirements, ventilation, monitoring, detection and suitable protection. Charging should be treated as a specific risk situation.
Need to move lithium risk away from your building?
Conterol can assess location, capacity and the accessories required to create a safe outdoor storage area.