Battery Energy Storage Systems: Main Considerations for Safe
While BESS technology is designed to bolster grid reliability, lithium battery fires at some installations have raised legitimate safety concerns in many communities.
When properly designed and regulated, BESS can operate safely near residential areas. Systems include safety features and emergency protocols to protect nearby residents if an incident occurs. Do battery storage systems create noise or visual impacts in communities?
Communities should consult BESS safety experts when considering and designing installations. Communities should also note that despite some high-profile incidents, improvements in BESS quality and design have led to a decrease in the number of failure incidents per gigawatt hour deployed.
Modern BESS are designed to withstand severe weather conditions. Facilities are anchored to concrete pads to prevent displacement during storms. In extreme heat, internal thermal management systems prevent overheating from occurring. In thunderstorms, surge protection and lightning arrestors shield batteries from damage and lightning.
BESS store electricity and release it when demand is high or when renewable sources such as solar and wind are not producing power. Yet, as deployment accelerates, so do public concerns. Questions around fire safety, emissions, long-term environmental impacts, and community siting practices have become increasingly common.
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