Battery container storage systems, devices, and methods

Abstract

A system may include a superstructure. The structure can include a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The superstructure can include a first level, the first level defined by a plurality of structural features in a first series of rows and columns, wherein the rows correspond to a lateral direction and the columns correspond to a longitudinal direction. The superstructure can include a second level, the second level defined by a plurality of structural features in a second series of rows and columns, the second level positioned vertically above the first level such that the second level is supported by the first level. The system may include a fire suppression system, a ventilation system, a safety corridor system, and a cable management system in the superstructure. The system may include one or more battery containers in the second level.

Description

ENVLT.041WO PATENTBATTERY CONTAINER STORAGE SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODSBACKGROUNDField

[0001] The present disclosure is directed to a storage system, and more particularly to a battery container storage system and method for storing battery containers utilizing a superstructure that includes a fire suppression system.Certain Related Art

[0002] As traditional thermal power generation systems within load centers retire, the need for energy storage to balance supply and demand grows. However, the power and energy density of batteries compared to thermal generation is an order of magnitude lower, thereby creating a disconnect between the original interconnection capacity and the maximum capacity a battery can deliver on space constrained sites. Building-based battery solutions can increase energy density compared to containerized solutions. However, thermal events at building-based projects can cause insurance companies and financiers to reject future buildingbased deployments.SUMMARY

[0003] Accordingly, there is a need for an improved battery energy storage system that enables easy and efficient storage of battery containers.

[0004] One concern relates to the fire and life safety of the buildings that are used to store batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries can be subject to overheating, catching on fire, and can even lead to explosions. If a building does not have an adequate fire-suppression system, a thermal runaway event can lead to significant damage(s) to the facility and / or other battery containers. A thermal runaway event can also interrupt the operation of the facility such that the facility is unable to store and / or supply the required energy. As a result, insurance companies are hesitant to provide insurance coverage for such facilities that do not possess an adequate fire-suppression system. Furthermore, providing an adequate fire suppression system for a building may be cost prohibitive and / or may requiresignificant modifications to an existing building. The system of the present disclosure advantageously provides an efficient building that can easily be constructed using modular and / or cast-in-place components, and that can be supported by an adequate fire-suppression system.

[0005] Another concern relates to the various storm events and adverse weather conditions that can disrupt an energy storage system. Although energy storage systems are much needed in a storm event, traditional systems can be most susceptible to interruptions during such storm events. For example, hurricanes can bring heavy flooding, which can take a battery storage system offline. The system of the present disclosure advantageously provides a system that is elevated from the ground surface (for example by about 6 feet or other suitable distance) such that the battery containers are stored above the ground surface and thus protected from flooding. Furthermore, the system of the present disclosure can withstand prolonged exposure to sea air (salt water), thereby facilitating the construction of a battery energy storage system in close proximity to water (e.g., proximate to a power generation station near a shoreline).

[0006] Another concern relates to the amount of space that is available to accommodate a battery-based facility. Traditional thermal power generation facilities are power dense and can be constructed in a way that generates a large amount of power without requiring a large footprint. In order to switch a thermal power generation facility over to a battery-based facility, a certain amount of energy capacity needs to be physically built-in onsite, but the required footprint on-site typically exceeds that which is available in a traditional thermal generation facility. As these traditional thermal generation facilities are typically located in dense or urban areas, acquiring additional real estate may not be an option. The system of the present disclosure advantageously provides an efficient method for the users of a traditional thermal power generation facility to switch to a battery -based facility without the need to acquire additional real estate. The system of the present disclosure can advantageously increase the density of power that a site can generate on a per square foot basis (for example, by accommodating oddly shaped footprints and / or elevating the system vertically to include several levels). In some implementations, this switchover can be completed in a relatively short time (e.g., in less than or about 9 months).

[0007] Another concern relates to the method of delivering battery containers to an existing building. The battery containers can be manufactured in different sizes (e.g., about 20 feet by about 8 feet or about 33 feet by about 8 feet) and each can weigh thousands of pounds. Existing buildings may not have the adequate opening(s) / access point(s) to accommodate the delivery of the battery containers. Furthermore, the structure of the existing buildings may not have the adequate strength to withstand the weight of the newly added battery containers. To accommodate the weight of the additional battery containers, significant alterations to existing buildings may be required, which can be undesirable and / or cost prohibitive. The system of the present disclosure advantageously provides an efficient method of constructing a facility that can accommodate a large quantity of battery containers. The system of the present disclosure can include a plurality of structural features that can withstand the weight of a large number of battery containers and can allow for future augmentation(s). In some implementations, the system of the present disclosure can be an open structure (without traditional cladding and / or building enclosure). The openness of the structure can further accommodate delivery and installation of battery containers in each respective floor.

[0008] Another concern relates to the buildup of hydrogen and / or other undesirable gases in traditional buildings that are used to store battery containers. It is noted that each battery container can be manufactured to include its own fire suppression system such that in a thermal runaway event the battery container can vent hydrogen and / or other undesirable gases from within the container. However, this can result in the buildup of heat and / or different gases within the building housing the container, causing additional hazards and increasing the likelihood of a fire event that can quickly spread throughout the building. The system of the present disclosure can resolve this concern. In some implementations, the system of the present disclosure can include a ventilation system that can provide adequate ventilation mechanically and / or through the open ends of the building to help with reduction of thermal propagation and heat buildup.

[0009] Another concern relates to the inadequate fire suppression system of existing buildings combined with their complexity which can make it difficult for first responders to navigate through the building in the event of an emergency (such as a fire event). The system of the present disclosure is advantageously constructed from a plurality of standard structural features equipped with adequate access paths, ventilation system, and / or firesuppression system which can in turn improve the first responders’ operation in the event of an emergency. For example, the system of the present disclosure can include a variety of fire suppression features which can mitigate the fire damage before the first responders start their operation. As another example, the system of the present disclosure can include adequate access paths which can enable first responders to access different parts of the building without having to go through major obstacles.

[0010] Another concern relates to the lifetime of existing buildings and their operational impact on the surrounding neighborhood. Existing buildings may have a short lifetime remaining and their operation may impact the surrounding neighbors (e.g., by generating excessive smog and / or noise). The system of the present disclosure can have a minimum operational lifetime of more than 30 years and can generate a noise level that is about 50dB.

[0011] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein can relate to a method for storing one or more battery containers. The method can include constructing a superstructure. The superstructure can have a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The method can include constructing a first level defined by a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more storage corridors and safety corridors. The method can include constructing a second level supported on the first level. The second level can be defined by a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more second storage corridors and second safety corridors. The method can include installing a fire suppression system, a ventilation system, and a cable management system in the superstructure. The fire suppression system can include one or more water reservoirs suspended from the second level and above the first level. The method can include placing one or more battery containers in the one or more second storage corridors. The one or more water reservoirs can be disposed above the one or more battery containers.

[0012] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, further including constructing a third level. The third level can be defined by a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more third storage corridors and third safety corridors. The third level can be positioned vertically above and supported by the second level.

[0013] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein the plurality of structural features can include concrete.

[0014] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein the concrete can be precast.

[0015] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, which can further include a step of delivering the precast concrete structural features to a project site. The method can also include utilizing a crane to arrange the precast concrete structural features to form the first level and the second level.

[0016] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, which can include a step of utilizing a crane to place the one or more battery containers in the one or more second storage corridors.

[0017] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, wherein constructing the superstructure can include constructing the first level and the second level so that the first end and the second end of the superstructure can be an open end such that the first level and / or the second level can be at least partially open to a surrounding atmosphere.

[0018] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a method, including a step of using a crane to place the one or more battery containers in the second level utilizing the first end and / or the second end of the superstructure.

[0019] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system. The system can include a superstructure. The superstructure can include a first level. The first level can include a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more first storage corridors. The superstructure can include a second level. The second level can include a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more second storage corridors. The second level can be supported by the first level. A plurality of safety corridors can be defined by the plurality of structural features on either side of the one or more first storage corridors and / or the one or more second storage corridors. The system can include a fire suppression system. The fire suppression system can include one or more water reservoirs. The one or more water reservoirs can be suspended from the second level and above the first level. The one or more second storage corridors can receive and / or house one or more batterycontainers. The one or more water reservoirs can be disposed above the one or more battery containers.

[0020] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system, wherein the fire suppression system can include fire sprinklers. The fire sprinklers can be suspended from the second level and above the first level. The fire sprinklers can be disposed above the one or more battery containers.

[0021] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system, wherein the fire suppression system includes a steel water tank. The steel water tank can be in fluid communication with one or more water reservoirs and / or fire sprinklers.

[0022] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system, wherein the superstructure can include a third level. The third level can include a plurality of structural features supported by the second level. The plurality of structural features can be positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more third storage corridors.

[0023] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system, wherein a height of the superstructure can be about 120 feet.

[0024] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system, wherein the first level can be configured to be elevated from a ground surface.

[0025] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system, wherein the first level can be elevated by a distance of about 6 feet.

[0026] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system, wherein the plurality of structural features can include concrete.

[0027] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system, wherein the concrete can be precast.

[0028] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system which can further include a ventilation system. The ventilation system can include a jet impulse fan.

[0029] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system, wherein the one or more battery containers can be configured to be positioned in the one or more second storage corridors such that a longitudinal access of the battery container is parallel with the longitudinal access of the superstructure.

[0030] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system that includes one or more water reservoirs. The one or more water reservoirs can be positioned such that a longitudinal access of the one or more water reservoirs is parallel with the longitudinal access of the superstructure.

[0031] In some embodiments, the techniques described herein relate to a multilevel battery container storage system that includes one or more water reservoirs. Each of the one or more water reservoirs can include one or more intermediate support structures. The one or more intermediate support structures can be oriented perpendicular to a longitudinal access of the water reservoir.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a battery container storage system, including a superstructure.

[0033] Figure 2 is a profile view of the battery container storage system illustrated in Figure 1.

[0034] Figure 3 illustrates some components of a battery storage container.

[0035] Figure 4 illustrates an example layout of a battery storage modular building.

[0036] Figure 5 illustrates some components of the battery container storage system.

[0037] Figure 6 illustrates a flow diagram of a method for storing one or more battery containers.

[0038] Figure 7 illustrates a portion of the interior of a battery container storage system, including a fire suppression system.

[0039] Figure 8 is an example diagram illustrating some components of the fire suppression system.

[0040] Figure 9 illustrates another portion of the interior of the a battery container storage system, including a fire suppression system.

[0041] Figures 10A and 10B are a perspective view of a portion of a battery container storage system.

[0042] Figures 11 A and 1 IB are a top plan view of a portion of a battery container storage system.

[0043] Figures 12A and 12B are a perspective view of a portion of a battery container storage system.

[0044] Figures 13 A and 13B are a top plan view of a portion of a battery container storage system.

[0045] Figure 14 is a perspective view of a portion of a battery container storage system.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] Disclosed below is a storage system. In one implementation, the storage system is a battery container storage system and method for storing battery containers in a superstructure. The battery container storage system of the present disclosure can provide a housing for storing battery containers, which can be operatively coupled to an electrical grid for delivering electricity to residential, commercial, and / or industrial consumers. As discussed herein and illustrated in FIG. 3, a battery container 100 can include one or more battery racks 110. The battery rack 110 can include one or more battery modules 120. And the battery module 120 can include one or more battery cells 130. In other implementations, the storage system can be used to house data centers or vertical farming units.

[0047] FIG. 1 illustrates a battery container storage system 1000 (the “system”) including a superstructure 1100 according to one implementation of the present disclosure. The system 1000 can include a plurality of structural features 1100M that can be positioned on top of one another to extend in a height direction Z; the structural features 11 OOM can be positioned in front of (or behind) one another to extend in a depth direction X (parallel to a longitudinal axis); and / or the structural features 11 OOM can be positioned adjacent to one another to extend in a width direction Y (parallel to a lateral axis). The system 1000 can include a wide range of dimensions in the X, Y, and Z direction to accommodate a user’s needand / or the land footprint constraints. For example, the Z direction can extend up to about 120 feet or about the equivalent of an eight-story building. However, in some implementations, the Z direction can extend less than about 120 feet or more than about 120 feet depending on the user’s need. As illustrated in the example implantation of FIG. 4, the Z direction can, in one example, be about 75 feet. In other embodiments, the Z direction can correspond to the height of a two-story building, a three-story building, a four-story building, a five-story building, a six-story building, a seven-story building, or any other height depending on the user’s need. Similarly, the X and Y directions can include a variety of dimensions and can vary to accommodate oddly shaped footprints. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, the Y direction can in one example extend about 250 feet on one end of the structure and about 150 feet on another end of the structure. As another example, the X direction can extend about 260 feet on one side of the structure and about 520 feet on the other side of the structure. The ability of the system 1000 to be constructed with varying X, Y, and Z dimensions can have several advantages. For example, in populated urban areas where land can be scarce and / or available lands have oddly shaped footprints, the dimensions of the system 1000 can be constructed as needed to accommodate the available land.

[0048] In one implementation, and as illustrated in FIG. 1, the superstructure 1100 of the system 1000 can include (e.g., be formed or defined by) a plurality of structural features 1100M of one or more types. For example, the plurality of structural features 1100M used to form the superstructure 1100 can be of three different types (e.g., different sizes, shapes, etc.) that are repeated within the superstructure 1100. The structural features 11 OOM can have different shapes (such as a first structural feature 1100M1, a second structural feature 1100M2, and a third structural feature 1100M3 as illustrated in FIG. 1) and can be arranged in a first series (e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc.) of rows (along the Y direction) and columns (along the X direction) to form the first level (also referred to as floor) of the superstructure 1100. In some implementations, the first level of the superstructure 1100 can be elevated above the ground by a distance H (e.g., by about 6 feet or other appropriate dimensions) which can have several advantages. For example, elevating the first level can allow for the system 1000 to be exposed to flood conditions while inhibiting (e.g., preventing) interruption to the operation of the system 1000 during such flood conditions. In some implementations, a second series (e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc.) of rows and columns including structural features 1100M can be positioned on topof the first series of rows and columns of the structural features 1 1 OOM to create a second level or floor of the superstructure 1100. Additional series of rows and columns of the structural features 11 OOM can be added in a similar manner to create additional floors until the superstructure is a multi-level structure having the desired number of floors (e.g., 7 floors or 8 floors) based on the user’s need. In some implementations, the additional series of rows and columns can be arranged so that that the superstructure 1100 forms a pyramidical shape. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the superstructure 1100 can be constructed such that each floor is set back from the lower floor that supports it by a setback S (which could be the same or different at each floor). In some other implementations, the superstructure 1100 forms a cuboid shape.

[0049] In some implementations, the structural feature 11 OOM can include concrete components having different compressive strength (for example, about 5000 psi). The concrete components can be precast (for example, manufactured in an outside facility and delivered to the project site) or cast-in-place (for example, concrete is poured in place at the project site). In some implementations, the structural features 1100M can include modular structural features 11 OOM that couple to one another. For example, the structural features 1100M can be modular (e.g., fabricated off-site) and include one or more mating features that couple to one another at a joint 1100 J. In some implementations, the joint 1100J can include fireproofing materials (e.g., a fire-rated expansion joint system, fireproofing foam, mineral wool fire barrier, etc.) to inhibit spread of heat and / or fire through the joint 1100J. In other implementations, the structural features 1100M can be cast-in-place structural features 1100M that can provide a monolithic (e.g., seamless) construction, thereby reducing (or eliminating) the number of joints and / or gaps between different components of the structural features 11 OOM. Advantageously, this improves the fireproofing capabilities of the battery container storage system 1000 (e.g., by reducing or eliminating joints or gaps in the superstructure 1100 via which flames can spread). In some implementations, the concrete components of the structural feature 1100M can be reinforced (for example with reinforcement bar, mesh, etc.) to provide additional strength.

[0050] Still referring to FIG. 1, as discussed above, in some implementations, the structural features 1100M can include a plurality of modular elements having different shapes, such as the first structural feature 1100M1, the second structural feature 1100M2, and / or thethird structural feature 1 100M3 that can be coupled together (e.g., mechanically) to form the structural features 11 OOM. In one example, the first structural feature 1100M1 can include a table of brackets shaped with two vertical members and a horizontal member between the two vertical members. In one example, the second structural feature 1100M2 can have an L-shape. In one example, the third structural feature 1100M3 can have a planar or plate shape. However, the first structural feature 1100M1, the second structural feature 1100M2 and the third structural feature 1100M3 can have other suitable shapes. Additionally, the structural features 11 OOM can include fewer or more types than the first structural feature 1100M1, the second structural feature 1100M2 and the third structural feature 1100M3. The structural features 11 OOM can be precast or cast-in-place. In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 2, the structural feature 1100M can have a slab portion 1120 and a joist or ridge portion 1130. The battery container 100 and / or other equipment (e g., transformer / Power Conversion System (PCS) 140) can be positioned on the slab portion 1120.

[0051] In some implementations, the battery container 100 can be positioned such that the battery container 100 is oriented along the lateral axis (X direction) and separated by a distance (e.g., about 6 inches of space) from another battery container 100. The battery containers 100 can be positioned in a side-to-side (parallel to one another) orientation, back- to-back (tandem) orientation, or any other orientation to accommodate the user’s need. It is noted that the battery container 100 can be manufactured in different sizes. For example, the battery container 100 can have a footprint that is about 33 feet long by about 8 feet wide or about 20 feet long by about 8 feet wide. Consequently, the battery container 100 can weigh differently (for example, depending on the size and / or the number of battery racks that are contained within it). In some implementations, each of the battery containers 100 can weigh about 100k lb.

[0052] Still referring to FIG. 1, the system 1000 can include a plurality of access paths through each floor to provide on each floor a clear path for people to walk around and access different parts of the floor of the system 1000. For example, the system 1000 can include a first access path 1140 and a second access path 1150 on either side of the battery container 100 (along the longitudinal axis X) to provide access (e.g., maintenance access) to the battery container 100. During operation, worker(s) may need to access the battery container 100 with + / - 300 lb. of tools and other equipment. The first access path 1140 and the secondaccess path 1150 can be such that worker(s) have a clear pathway to access the battery container 100 while carrying tools and other equipment. In some implementations, the first access path 1140 can be a primary access path, and the second access path 1150 can be an emergency access path. Furthermore, the system 1000 can include one or more service elevators to accommodate moving + / - 8,000 lb. of weight in the vertical direction (along the Z axis) to further support the maintenance and operation of the battery containers 100 of the system 1000.

[0053] Still referring to FIG. 1, the superstructure 1100 can include a first end 1060 and a second end 1080 opposite the first end 1060. The first end 1060 and the second end 1080 can be open (partially or completely) to the surrounding atmosphere outside the superstructure 1100. For example, the superstructure 1100 can be constructed with no conventional cladding envelope. The ability for the first end 1060 and the second end 1080 to be open to the outside atmosphere can have several advantages. For example, it can provide easy access for equipment delivery to different floors and / or allow for unobstructed natural ventilation, which can facilitate venting of gases (e.g., hydrogen) from the containers 100 in the superstructure 1100. In some implementations, the system 1000 can have the first end 1060 and the second end 1080 only partially open to the atmosphere. For example, the user may install a barrier mesh (e.g., metal mesh or fabric mesh) over the first end 1060 and the second end 1080 of the superstructure 1100 to inhibit (e.g., prevent) unwanted animals from getting access to the inside of the superstructure 1100.

[0054] FIG. 2 illustrates a profile view of the system 1000 illustrated in Figure 1. In some implementations, the system 1000 can include a fire suppression system 1200. The fire suppression system 1200 can include a variety of different components and methods operable to suppress and / or inhibit the spread of fire in a thermal event. It is noted that the concrete components included in the structural feature 11 OOM can by themselves provide a layer of fire suppression by containing the fire within each floor. Additional components (for example, spray-on fireproofing) can be applied to the concrete surface to assist in containing fire within each floor for longer duration.

[0055] With continued reference to the fire suppression system 1200 illustrated in FIG. 2, in some implementations, the fire suppression system 1200 can include a fire sprinkler system (such as a high-volume fire sprinkler system) that can be activated in a fire event todispense water and / or other extinguishing agent(s). The water from the fire sprinkler system can cool the affected container(s) and the area around the affected container(s) to minimize and / or inhibit (e.g., prevent) the spread of fire. In some implementations, a steel water tank can be mounted to the underside of the structural feature 1100M which can provide a buffer to reduce thermal propagation. It is appreciated that each battery container 100 can include a fire suppression system within it. For example, a battery container 100 can include fire-rated walls that can contain fire within them for a predetermined period of time (e.g., about 2 hours). Furthermore, the system 1000 can include a ventilation system, as discussed further below, which can help reduce heat buildup and thermal propagation in a fire event. It is understood that any or all components of the fire suppression system 1200 (e.g., fire sprinkler system, steel water tank, etc.) can be installed in any or all floors of the superstructure 1100.

[0056] Still referring to FIG. 2, the system 1000 can include a ventilation system 1300. The ventilation system 1300 can provide a mechanism to extract indoor air and / or provide fresh outdoor air. In one example, the ventilation system 1300 can include an impulse fan, such as a jet impulse fan (or a jet fan) - see, for example, jet impulse fan 740 in FIG. 9) - and can move a large volume of air from and / or to the interior of the superstructure 1100. In some implementations, one or more floors of the superstructure 1100 can be equipped with the ventilation system 1300. The ventilation system 1300 in each floor of the superstructure 1100 can operate in a standalone manner or work in combination with the ventilation system 1300 that is installed in a different floor of the superstructure 1100. Furthermore, as discussed above, the system 1000 can include open ends such that the first end 1060 and the second end 1080 can be open (partially or completely) to the surrounding atmosphere. The ventilation system 1300 can work in conjunction with open ends of the superstructure 1100 to provide fresh air from the outside atmosphere to the interior of the superstructure 1100 and / or exhaust undesirable indoor air (such as gases, excess heat, smoke, etc.) to the outside atmosphere. It is understood that any or all components of the ventilation system 1300 can be installed in any or all floors of the superstructure 1100.

[0057] Still referring to FIG. 2, the system 1000 can include a safety corridor system 1400. The safety corridor system 1400 can provide a safe passageway for a person to exit the superstructure 1100 in a fire event and / or in case of an emergency. The safety corridor system 1400 can include one or a plurality of fire-rated exit doors (not shown) positioned atthe appropriate spacing (for example as required by the local building code) along the first access path 1140 and / or the second access path 1150. In some implementations, the exit doors can be spaced such that the safety corridor is accessible within about 200 feet of any given location in the superstructure 1100. Furthermore, the safety corridor system 1400 can include various fire-rated components (such as walls and / or ceiling and / or doors) such that the various components of the safety corridor system 1400 can remain accessible during a thermal event. For example, the safety corridor system 1400 can remain accessible for up to about 2 hours after a thermal event. A person who is in the first access path 1140 and / or the second access path 1150 can utilize an exit door closest to the position of the person and enter the safety corridor system 1400. A series of emergency exit signs (not shown) can be installed in the safety corridor system 1400 which can lead the person to exit the superstructure 1100 to a safe refuge area outside the superstructure 1100. In some implementations, the system 1000 can include one or more emergency exit staircases that can allow the user to exit the superstructure 1100 when elevators may not be suitable for use.

[0058] Still referring to FIG. 2, the system 1000 can include a cable management system 1500. The cable management system 1500 can include a plurality of components that can support different types of cables (e.g., high voltage, low voltage, etc.). For example, the cable management system 1500 can include one or more cable trays coupled to the slab portion 1120 of the structural feature 1100M. The cable management system 1500 can be easily accessible for maintenance and / or future modifications. For example, the user can readily access the cable management system to add new cable(s) and / or remove / modify the existing electrical and / or low voltage cables.

[0059] FIG. 3 illustrates some components of the battery container 100 and their overall relation within the system 1000. As discussed above, the battery container 100 can include one or more battery racks 110. The battery rack 110 can include one or more battery modules 120, which can include one or more battery cells 130. The battery container 100 can be stored in the system 1000.

[0060] FIG. 4 illustrates a conceptual example implementation of the system 1000 near a liquid source 600. As discussed above, different sides of the superstructure 1100 can include any desirable dimensions to accommodate the available footprint and / or the user’s need. FIG. 5 illustrates some components of the system 1000. FIG. 6 illustrates an exampleflow diagram of a method 200 for storing one or more battery containers according to one implementation of the present disclosure. The method can include a step 210 of constructing a superstructure 1100, including one or more storage corridors and safety corridors defined by a plurality of structural features 11 OOM. At step 220, the user can install any or all of the following systems in the superstructure 1100: a fire suppression system 1200, a ventilation system 1300, and / or a cable management system 1500. At step 230, the user can place one or more battery containers 100 in the one or more storage corridors.Example Sequence of Operation

[0061] As discussed above, the system 1000 can provide an efficient way for the user to develop a facility that can house the battery containers 100. In one example, the following describes some of the non-limiting steps (in any appropriate order) that can be taken to provide a battery container storage system according to one implementation of the present disclosure. First, the end user can select the project site where the battery container storage system is to be located. As discussed above, the project site can be an area where an existing traditional thermal generation system is located or any other land that the user decides to use. The user can then coordinate with a design engineer and / or a building contractor to complete the required demolition and / or site preparation in the land where the battery container storage system 1000 is to be constructed. The user can coordinate with a design engineer to arrange the appropriate dimensions and specifications of the structural features 1100M along with other systems (fire suppression system 1200, ventilation system 1300, safety corridor system 1400, cable management system 1500, etc.) based on the user’s need and the local building codes.

[0062] As discussed above, the structural features 1100M can be precast structures (manufactured in an outside facility). If the user chooses to use precast structures (as opposed to cast-in-place structures for structural features 11 OOM), the user can then coordinate the delivery of the structural features 1100M from the manufacturing site to the project site. The user can utilize a crane, trolley, and / or other appropriate means to lift, translate and lay the structural features 1100M in a series of rows and columns in the appropriate manner to create the first floor of the superstructure 1100. The user can install additional rows and columns of structural features 1100M on top of one another to form additional level(s), as required by the project’s needs. It is noted that if the superstructure 1100 is to be a cast-in-place structure, the superstructure 1100 can be erected at the project site. In some implementations, the structuralfeatures 1100M can be manufactured from pour-in-place concrete. In some implementations, a combination of precast and cast-in-place concrete elements can be used to accommodate the user’s need. Other systems (such as the fire suppression system 1200, ventilation system 1300, safety corridor system 1400, and cable management system 1500) can then be installed within the superstructure 1100.

[0063] Once the superstructure 1100 is erected based on the user’s desired layout, the user can utilize a crane, trolley and / or other appropriate means to lift, translate and deposit the battery containers 100, transformer / PCS 140 and / or other equipment from the ground and utilize the open ends at the first end 1060 and / or the second end 1080 to place them in their appropriate locations within each floor of the superstructure 1100. If the user decides to move the battery container storage system to another location, the aforementioned steps can be undone, and individual pieces of the structural features 11 OOM and / or other systems within the superstructure 1100 can be transferred to another location for use in a manner similar to what was discussed above.

[0064] FIG. 7 illustrates a portion of the battery container storage system 1000, including the battery rack 110 of the battery container 100 , the Power Conversion System (PCS) 140, and a deck D separating different levels of the battery container storage system 1000. As discussed above, the battery container storage system 1000 can include a fire suppression system 1200. In some embodiments, the fire suppression system 1200 includes one or more liquid reservoirs 1230 vertically between one or more levels of the system 1000 (e.g., between each pair of levels) and disposed above the battery containers 100 and / or the battery racks 110 in the battery container storage system 1000. The liquid reservoir 1230 can include (e.g., be formed by, be defined by) different materials (e.g., steel, concrete, etc.) and have different geometrical shapes (e.g., rectangular, square, etc.). The liquid reservoir 1230 can include different dimensions. For example, the liquid reservoir 1230 can include a width corresponding to the width of the battery container 100 and / or PCS 140. In one example, the liquid reservoir 1230 has a width of about 8 feet corresponding to one battery container. In another example, the liquid reservoir 1230 has a width corresponding to the width of two battery containers 100 placed side-by-side (e.g., about 16 feet) and can cover a separation gap between the two battery containers (to the extent that there is a gap). In another example, the liquid reservoir 1230 has a width corresponding to the width of the superstructure 1100 of thebattery container storage system 1000 along the Y direction (e.g., about 166 feet or about 170 feet) and / or the X direction (e.g., the liquid reservoir 1230 can extend along entire width and / or length of a level of the battery container storage system 1000). See FIG. 1 for general orientation of X and Y directions. In one example, the liquid reservoir 1230 has a length corresponding to the length of one or more battery containers 100 (e.g., about 20 feet, 32 feet, etc.). In one example, the liquid reservoir 1230 can include a length corresponding to two battery containers 100 adjacent to one another along the length direction (e.g., about 40 feet, 64 feet, etc.) and any gap therebetween.

[0065] In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir 1230 can include one or more compartments C. The one or more compartments C can be separated by an intermediate support 1237. The intermediate support 1237 can be oriented along the Y direction of the system 1000 perpendicular to the longitudinal access of the liquid reservoir 1230. The intermediate support 1237 can include different materials (e.g., steel, concrete, etc.). In one example, the intermediate support 1237 is a beam (e.g., a steel I-beam) that is oriented along the width of the liquid reservoir 1230 to provide structural support for the liquid reservoir 1230. The length of the intermediate support 1237 can correspond to the width of the liquid reservoir 1230 (e.g., about 8 feet, about 166 feet, about 170 feet, etc.) along the Y-direction of the battery container storage system 1000. In some embodiments, the one or more compartment C is partially or completely fdled with a liquid (e.g., water).

[0066] Still referring to FIG. 7, the liquid reservoir 1230 can be coupled to and / or supported by the deck D above. In one example, the liquid reservoir 1230 is coupled to the deck D by one or more hangers 1232, enabling the liquid reservoir 1230 to be suspended from the deck D above (e.g., suspended above the battery containers 100). In some embodiments, each hanger 1232 is a rod. The one or more hangers 1232 can be coupled to the deck D with a coupler (e.g., an angle), be directly inserted in the deck D, and / or a combination of both. Although FIG. 7 illustrates the liquid reservoir 1230 coupled to the deck D with a plurality of hangers 1232, the liquid reservoir 1230 can also be coupled to the deck D directly and without utilizing the hanger 1232.

[0067] As discussed above, the liquid reservoir 1230 can be positioned above the battery container 100 and / or the PCS 140. Advantageously, the liquid reservoir 1230 can provide a barrier layer above the battery container 100 and / or the PCS 140, thereby inhibitingthe spread of heat (e.g., in athermal runaway event) or fire (in a fire event). The liquid reservoir 1230 can work in combination with other components of the fire suppression system 1200 to provide multiple layers of fire protection. Advantageously, in high-risk buildings (e.g., a battery container storage building) where traditional fire suppression systems (e.g., fire sprinklers, fire-rated deck, etc.) may be insufficient to meet the requirements of local fire laws, the liquid reservoir 1230 can be implemented in such buildings to provide additional fire and life safety protections.

[0068] The battery container storage system can include one or more layers of fireproofing and / or fire suppression techniques to protect the battery container storage system 1000 in a fire event by incorporating different passive and / or active fire protection techniques. For example, in a fire event, the liquid reservoir 1230 can provide a first layer of fire protection. In the first layer of fire protection, the liquid reservoir 1230 provides passive fire protection and functions as a passive heat barrier (e.g., a heat sink) between the source of fire (e.g., the battery container 100) and a building component (e.g., the deck D). The liquid reservoir 1230 can absorb the heat generated from fire, thereby maintaining the temperature of adjacent building components relatively low. As the temperature of the liquid inside the liquid reservoir 1230 increases and the liquid vaporizes, the fire suppression system 1200 can replenish (e.g., with a pump) the liquid to maintain the liquid level in the liquid reservoir 1230. In one example, the liquid reservoir 1230 can also provide a second layer of fire protection. In the second layer of fire suppression, the liquid reservoir 1230 can include fire sprinklers. The fire sprinklers can function as an active fire protection technique to discharge the liquid from the liquid reservoir 1230 and directly extinguish fire. Alternatively, the fire sprinklers can be separate from the liquid reservoir 1230 (e.g., separately connected to the superstructure 1100, connected separately to a liquid (e.g., water) source. In one example, the battery container storage system 1000 can include a third layer of fire protection. The third layer of fire protection can be the inherent fireproofing capabilities of the materials used in various components (e.g., columns, decks, etc.) of the battery container storage system 1000. For example, components made from or including concrete can have inherent fireproofing capabilities and / or be supplemented with fireproofing material(s) (e.g., with a spray-on fireproofing material), thereby providing the battery container storage system with an additional layer of fire protection.

[0069] In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir 1230 can be a continuous system. For example, the liquid reservoir 1230 can be connected to a liquid source 600 (e.g., river water, lake, main water line from the city, water storage tank on site, etc.) that can be used to supply liquid to the liquid reservoir 1230 through one or more vertical liquid conduit(s) 602 and / or lateral liquid conduit(s) 606. In some embodiments, a pump 604 can be used to move the liquid from a lower elevation corresponding to the liquid source to a higher elevation corresponding to the liquid reservoir 1230. In some embodiments, the liquid reservoir 1230 can include sprinklers that can discharge the liquid stored in the liquid reservoir 1230. As the liquid level in the liquid reservoir 1230 decreases, the pump 604 can be activated to replenish the liquid reservoir 1230 with the liquid from the liquid source 600, thereby maintaining a generally consistent level of liquid in the liquid reservoir 1230. Although the liquid reservoir 1230 can, in some embodiments, include sprinklers, other embodiments of the liquid reservoir 1230 do not include any sprinklers. For example, as discussed above, the liquid contained in the liquid reservoir 1230 can be a buffer between the source of fire and a nearby building component, absorb the heat generated from a fire, and / or help maintain the temperature of adjacent building components relatively low. Accordingly, the liquid reservoir 1230 can by itself and without any sprinklers provide additional fire protection.

[0070] FIG. 8 is an example diagram illustrating some components of the fire suppression system 1200 that utilizes a water source such as a river or lake or ocean water as the liquid source 600. However, the liquid source 600 can be other suitable types (e.g., water storage tank, municipal water connection, etc.). The water can pass through a filtration and / or treatment system 610 to remove contaminants and / or other debris or material associated with brackish water. After the water passes through the treatment system 610, the water can be directed to a main valve 615 and / or a storage tank 620. The storage tank 620 can include different storage capacities to accommodate the user’s needs. In one example, the storage tank 620 has a capacity of about 300,000 gallons. A fire pump 630 can be used to direct the water to one or more dry valves 640 and / or deluge valves 650. In one example, the fire suppression system 1200 can include about 160 deluge valves and / or about 20 dry valves. The fire suppression system 1200 can be arranged such that the dry valve 640 and / or the deluge valve(s) 650 operate alone or simultaneously with one another, allowing water to flow to the firesuppression system 1200 through a Deluge Line (DL) liquid conduit 660 and / or Dry Standpipe (DSP) liquid conduit 670.

[0071] Figure 9 illustrates another portion of the interior of the battery container storage system 1000, including a fire suppression system 1200, according to one example. As discussed above, the fire suppression system 1200 of the system 1000 can include different components and methods operable to suppress and / or inhibit the spread of fire. In the example illustrated in FIG. 9, the battery container storage system 1000 includes an array of sprinklers 710 positioned throughout the interior of the battery container storage system 1000 above the battery containers 100. In some embodiments, the fire suppression system 1200 can include an array of dry sprinklers 720 positioned throughout the battery container storage system 1000. The dry sprinklers 720 can include compressed air, nitrogen, etc. and can provide fire suppression capability in addition to or instead of the sprinklers 710. One or more flame detection features (e.g., sensors) 730 can be positioned throughout the interior of the battery container storage system 1000 to detect heat and / or fire and provide the necessary command to activate the fire suppression system 1200. In some embodiments, the structural components of the battery container storage system 1000 (e.g., decks, columns, etc.) can have fireproofing capabilities. For example, one or more structural components of the battery container storage system 1000 can include concrete components 750 that can withstand fire for an extended period (e.g., three hours). Furthermore, the fire suppression system 1200 can include one or more liquid reservoirs 1230 (not illustrated in FIG. 8 but see FIG. 7) and cooperate with other systems (e.g., an impulse fan 740 of the ventilation system 1300). Notably, the system 1000 can include one or more of the aforementioned fireproofing component(s), thereby allowing the end user to select the adequate amount of fireproofing depending on the needs of a project.

[0072] As discussed above with respect to the battery container storage system 1000, the superstructure 1100 can include different structural components (e.g., decks, beams, columns, etc.) that can cooperate with one another to form a superstructure with a desired arrangement that accommodates the needs of a user. For example, the superstructure 1100 can include beams having shorter or longer spans (the horizontal distance between each row of columns) depending on the user’s needs.

[0073] Figures 10A and 10B are a perspective view of a portion of the battery container storage system 1000’, according to one example. The battery container storagesystem 1000’ has a plurality of columns 1020’. One or more columns such as a first column 1020A’, a second column 1020B’, and a third column 1020C’ illustrated in FIG. 10B can be used to vertically support the structure above. A deck D’ provides a generally horizontal surface to support one or more battery containers (e.g., battery containers 100 described herein). As can be seen in FIG. 10B, the battery container storage system 1000’ has an open layout. Although FIG. 10B illustrates the battery container storage system 1000’ as a cast-in- place structure, other embodiments of the battery container storage system 1000’ can be a precast structure.

[0074] Figures 11 A and 1 IB are a top plan view of a portion of the battery container storage system 1000’, according to one example. The battery container storage system 1000’ can include various shapes and geometries to accommodate a user’s needs. In some embodiments, the horizontal spacing between columns 1020’ (i.e., the spans) can be adjusted such that there is a relatively small distance between each row of vertical support structures. For example, the horizontal spacing between the first column 1020A’ and the second column 1020B’, or the horizontal spacing between the second column 1020B’ and the third column 1020C’, can be relatively small (e.g., about 20 feet), thereby accommodating only one row of battery container 100’ therebetween. Advantageously, this provides the user with flexibility in structural design and material selection of various structural components (e.g., the type and strength of concrete used), thereby facilitating a more efficient construction.

[0075] Figures 12A and 12B are a perspective view of a portion of the battery container storage system 1000”, according to one example. The battery container storage system 1000” has a plurality of columns 1020”. One or more columns such as a first column 1020A”, and a second column 1020B” illustrated in FIG. 12B can be used to vertically support the structure above. A deck D” (see, e.g., FIG. 13A) provides a generally horizontal surface to support one or more battery containers (e.g., battery containers 100” described herein). The battery container storage system 1000” includes an open layout similar to the battery container storage system 1000’. However, as can be seen in FIG. 12B, the battery container storage system 1000” includes fewer columns than the battery container storage system 1000’. Consequently, the battery container storage system 1000” can accommodate more rows of battery containers 100” between columns (e.g., two rows of battery containers 100” between two rows of columns 1020”) and / or can provide more clearance around the battery containers100” for access, maintenance, etc. Although FIG. 12B illustrates the superstructure 1 100” of the battery container storage system 1000” as a precast structure, other embodiments of the battery container storage system 1000” can also be a cast-in-place structure.

[0076] Figures 13 A and 13B are a top plan view of a portion of the battery container storage system 1000’ ’ , according to one example. The battery container storage system 1000’ ’ can include various shapes and geometries to accommodate a user’s needs. In some embodiments, the horizontal spacing between columns 1020” (i.e., spans) can be adjusted such that there is a relatively long distance between each row of columns 1020”. For example, the spacing between the first column 1020A” and the second column 1020B” can be relatively long (e.g., about 40 feet), thereby accommodating two rows of battery containers 100” therebetween. Advantageously, having long spans can result in the interior spaces of the battery container storage system 1000” to have fewer obstructions (e g., fewer columns), thereby providing more open spaces and allowing easier access to the battery containers 100”. Although figures 13A and 13B illustrate two rows of battery containers 100” between vertical support structures, the battery container storage system 1000” can be arranged with longer spans, thereby accommodating three rows of battery containers 100” or four rows of battery containers 100” or any other number of rows of battery containers 100”.

[0077] The superstructure of the battery container storage systems disclosed herein (e.g., the superstructure 1100 of the battery container storage system 1000) can have various geometrical shapes (e.g., having shorter spans or longer spans), constructed with different construction techniques (e.g., modular precast, cast-in-place, etc.), and / or accommodate different types of batteries. In one example, the battery container storage system of the present disclosure can include a first type of battery A, corresponding to battery containers that include exterior dimensions that are relatively small (e.g., about 20 feet x about 8 feet, such as an electrochemical energy storage system commercially available under brand name CATL). In one example, the battery container storage system of the present disclosure can include a second type of battery B, corresponding to battery containers that include exterior dimensions that are relatively large (e.g., about 33 feet x about 8 feet, such as a battery energy storage systems (BESS) commercially available under brand name B-VAULT™). The following table illustrates example data corresponding to different embodiments of the present disclosure:

[0078] Figure 14 is a perspective view of a battery container storage system 1000”’, including a superstructure 1100”’, according to one example. As illustrated in FIG. 14, the superstructure 1100” ’ can include one or more open ends (for example, along the lateral and / or longitudinal orientation of the superstructure 1100’”) such that the superstructure 1100’” is open (e.g., partially or completely) to the surrounding atmosphere. Advantageosuly, a user can utilize the open ends of superstructure 1100’” to place (e.g., by a crane and / or trolleys) one or more battery containers 100”’ in the superstructure 1100’”. As discussed above with respect to the battery container storage system 1000’, and / or the battery container storage system 1000”, the superstructure 1100’” can be arranged to have shorter or longer spans to accommodate a user’s need. In the example embodiment of FIG. 14, a shorter span embodiment of the superstructure 1100” is illustrated, and one row of battery containers 100”’ can be seen positioned between two rows of columns 1020’”. Although FIG. 14 illustrates the battery container storage system 1000’” as a cast-in-place (monolithic) structure, other embodiments of the battery container storage system 1000”’ can be a precast (modular) structure.

[0079] The battery container storage system 1000’” can include some or all features of the battery container storage system 1000, the battery container storage system1000’, and / or the battery container storage system 1000” described herein. Furthermore, any of the battery container storage systems described herein can include some or all features of other battery container storage systems described herein.

[0080] While certain embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms. For example, while the superstructure 1100 is described above for housing battery containers 100, the superstructure 1100 can be used to house other components or systems, such as data centers or vertical farming units. As another example, the superstructure can be used for housing offices, vehicles, pedestrian-occupied businesses, etc., alone or in combination with housing battery containers 100 and / or data centers and / or vertical framing units. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the systems and methods described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. The accompanying claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such forms or modifications as would fall within the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the present inventions is defined only by reference to the appended claims.

[0081] Features, materials, characteristics, or groups described in conjunction with a particular aspect, embodiment, or example are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described in this section or elsewhere in this specification unless incompatible therewith. All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and / or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and / or steps are mutually exclusive. The protection is not restricted to the details of any foregoing embodiments. The protection extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.

[0082] Furthermore, certain features that are described in this disclosure in the context of separate implementations can also be implemented in combination in a single implementation. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single implementation can also be implemented in multiple implementations separately or in anysuitable subcombination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations, one or more features from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination, and the combination may be claimed as a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.

[0083] Moreover, while operations may be depicted in the drawings or described in the specification in a particular order, such operations need not be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. Other operations that are not depicted or described can be incorporated in the example methods and processes. For example, one or more additional operations can be performed before, after, simultaneously, or between any of the described operations. Further, the operations may be rearranged or reordered in other implementations. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that in some embodiments, the actual steps taken in the processes illustrated and / or disclosed may differ from those shown in the figures. Depending on the embodiment, certain of the steps described above may be removed, others may be added. Furthermore, the features and attributes of the specific embodiments disclosed above may be combined in different ways to form additional embodiments, all of which fall within the scope of the present disclosure. Also, the separation of various system components in the implementations described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all implementations, and it should be understood that the described components and systems can generally be integrated together in a single product or packaged into multiple products.

[0084] For purposes of this disclosure, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features are described herein. Not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment. Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves one advantage or a group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein.

[0085] Conditional language, such as “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements, and / or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements, and / or steps are in any way required for one or moreembodiments or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements, and / or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment.

[0086] Conjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require the presence of at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z.

[0087] Language of degree used herein, such as the terms “approximately,” “about,” “generally,” and “substantially” as used herein represent a value, amount, or characteristic close to the stated value, amount, or characteristic that still performs a desired function or achieves a desired result. For example, the terms “approximately,” “about,” “generally,” and “substantially” may refer to an amount that is within less than 10% of, within less than 5% of, within less than 1% of, within less than 0. 1% of, and within less than 0.01% of the stated amount. As another example, in certain embodiments, the terms “generally parallel” and “substantially parallel” refer to a value, amount, or characteristic that departs from exactly parallel by less than or equal to 15 degrees, 10 degrees, 5 degrees, 3 degrees, 1 degree, or 0.1 degree.

[0088] The scope of the present disclosure is not intended to be limited by the specific disclosures of preferred embodiments in this section or elsewhere in this specification, and may be defined by claims as presented in this section or elsewhere in this specification or as presented in the future. The language of the claims is to be interpreted broadly based on the language employed in the claims and not limited to the examples described in the present specification or during the prosecution of the application, which examples are to be construed as non-exclusive.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A multi-level battery container storage system, comprising: a superstructure, comprising: a first level, the first level comprising a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more storage corridors; and a second level, the second level comprising a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more second storage corridors, the second level supported by the first level; a plurality of safety corridors defined by the plurality of structural features on either side of the one or more storage corridors and the one or more second storage corridors; and a fire suppression system, the fire suppression system comprising one or more water reservoirs suspended from the second level and above the first level, wherein the one or more second storage corridors are configured to receive and house one or more battery containers, and wherein the one or more water reservoirs are configured to be disposed above the one or more battery containers.

2. The multi-level battery container storage system of Claim 1, wherein the fire suppression system comprises fire sprinklers suspended from the second level and above the first level, the fire sprinklers configured to be disposed above the one or more battery containers.

3. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-2 , wherein the fire suppression system comprises a steel water tank in fluid communication with the one or more water reservoirs and / or fire sprinklers.

4. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-3, wherein the superstructure comprises a third level, the third level comprising a plurality of structural features supported by the second level, the plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more third storage corridors.

5. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-4, wherein a height of the superstructure is about 120 feet.

6. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-5, wherein the first level is configured to be elevated from a ground surface.

7. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-6, wherein the first level is elevated by a distance of about 6 feet above ground surface.

8. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-7, wherein the plurality of structural features comprise concrete.

9. The multi-level battery container storage system of Claim 8, wherein the concrete is precast.

10. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-9, further comprising a ventilation system, the ventilation system comprising a jet impulse fan.

11. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-10, wherein second storage corridors are configured to receive and house the one or more battery containers such that a longitudinal access of the battery containers is parallel with the longitudinal access of the superstructure.

12. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-11, wherein the one or more water reservoirs is configured to be positioned such that a longitudinal access of the one or more water reservoirs is parallel with the longitudinal access of the superstructure.

13. The multi-level battery container storage system of any one of claims 1-12, wherein each of the one or more water reservoirs comprises an intermediate support structure, the intermediate support structure oriented perpendicular to a longitudinal access of the water reservoir.

14. A method for storing one or more battery containers, comprising: constructing a superstructure, the superstructure having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, comprising: constructing a first level defined by a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more storage corridors and safety corridors; and constructing a second level supported on the first level, the second level defined by a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more second storage corridors and second safety corridors; installing a fire suppression system, a ventilation system, and a cable management system in the superstructure, the fire suppression system comprising one or more water reservoirs suspended from the second level and above the first level; andplacing one or more battery containers in the one or more second storage corridors, wherein the one or more water reservoirs are configured to be disposed above the one or more battery containers.

15. The method of Claim 14, further comprising a third level, the third level defined by a plurality of structural features positioned adjacent to one another to define one or more third storage corridors and third safety corridors, the third level positioned vertically above and supported by the second level.

16. The method of any one of claims 14-15, wherein the plurality of structural features comprise concrete.

17. The method of Claim 16, wherein the concrete is precast.

18. The method of Claim 17, further comprising a step of delivering the precast concrete to a project site and further utilizing a crane to arrange the precast concrete to form the first level and the second level.

19. The method of any one of claims 14-18, further comprising a step of utilizing a crane to place the one or more battery containers in the one or more second storage corridors.

20. The method of any one of claims 14-19, wherein constructing the superstructure includes constructing the first level and the second level so that the first end and the second end of the superstructure are an open end such that the first level and / or the second level are at least partially open to a surrounding atmosphere.

21. The method of any one of Claims 19-20, comprising a step of using a crane to place the one or more battery containers in the second level utilizing the first end and / or the second end of the superstructure.

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