“Fully Charged” (Plně nabito) #5: Hořící baterie jsou mýtus

Public debate about battery energy storage systems often starts with concerns about fires. However, as discussed in the latest episode of the Fully Charged podcast, the real risk usually does not lie in the technology itself, but rather in how it is implemented.

David Vodička’s guest was Pavel Hrzina from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at CTU in Prague, who has long been involved in battery systems research. Their discussion focused on the safety of large-scale battery storage, proper system design, and the most common installation mistakes seen in practice.

Experts point out that modern industrial battery storage systems are designed as complex solutions with multiple layers of protection and continuous monitoring. The greatest risks are therefore more often linked to poor-quality installations, cheap unverified solutions, or overlooked technical details, such as proper hydrogen venting or the correct choice of battery chemistry.

In the podcast, you will also learn how BMS (Battery Management System) contributes to battery safety, how GAZ ENERGY tests battery cells up to the point of failure, and why cybersecurity will become an increasingly important factor in future energy systems.

Follow all episodes of “Fully Charged” here.