Tesla Megapack battery modules support massive energy storage to deliver reliable, renewable energy to the grid. These systems connect to transformers, which require sufficient containment measures to prevent oil escape. Solidification Products International, Inc. leverages specialized industry expertise to manufacture high-performance oil containment systems that keep Megapack integrations compliant.
Do Tesla Megapack Batteries Need Oil Containment?
The transformers connected to these energy storage systems need containment products. To install a Megapack, a site must have a robust oil containment system that meets the energy industry’s robust compliance requirements. Guidelines applying to Tesla transformer oil containment minimize the risk of environmental harm in the case of an oil spill.
Compliance Requirements
Beyond current American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) requirements, Megapack integrations must comply with relevant standards established by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), such as those covering dry-type and liquid-immersed transformers. Depending on the volume of oil stored in transformers, Megapack sites may also need to create a plan that follows the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule.
Tesla Megapack Transformer Oil Containment Systems
SPI’s comprehensive lineup of oil containment solutions offers reliable performance for Megapack installations.
Our SPI Oil Containment Liners feature durable XR-5 geomembranes engineered for chemical resistance and environmental protection in harsh operating conditions. This labor-saving liner type effectively drains rainwater via point-source directed discharge, preventing oil release.
Other SPI oil containment units offer passive rainwater drainage. When a transformer releases oil, the entire system seals, keeping it from escaping. Various solutions are available, depending on the containment area’s drainage requirements:
- Petro-Pipes®: Ideal for unique applications requiring the safe disposal of oil-containing water, versatile Petro-Pipes are available in several configurations to deliver flexibility for various piping systems.
- Petro-Barriers™: Suitable for the largest volume of stormwater drainage, gravity-fed Petro-Barriers are compatible with transformers installed in crushed stone or with concrete moats.
- Pump-Thru Barriers™: Capable of rapidly removing rainwater from the containment area, portable Pump-Thru Barriers remove oil sheen and feature replaceable filters that keep the system from clogging.
Benefits of Working With SPI
Solidification Products International, Inc. has manufactured oil containment products since 1991. Sourcing spill prevention solutions from our veteran-owned, ISO 9001-certified company for your Megapack integration site has several advantages:
- Innovative and effective products: Passive rainwater drainage and complete system sealing capabilities allow our systems to maintain 100% oil containment and undetectable levels of oil sheen.
- Robust compliance and reliability: We engineer our products to complement SPCC plans and support compliance, with zero product failures leading to an oil escape documented in our history.
- Industry-leading expertise: Decades of manufacturing expertise and successful work in several sectors enable us to engineer and deploy oil containment solutions for unique requirements.
Achieve Secure Megapack Oil Containment With Products From SPI
Integrating Megapack empowers companies and communities to promote a cleaner, more stable grid. Work with our experts to equip your battery-based energy storage systems with containment solutions that prevent unintentional oil release into the environment. Contact our team today to discuss how our products complement transformers used in conjunction with Tesla Megapacks and receive a custom quote.