How safe is energy storage?

Safety remains at the heart of energy storage innovation. The adoption of updated fire codes, such as New York’s 2024 guidelines requiring emergency response plans and advanced fire suppression systems, emphasizes the industry’s evolving approach to risk mitigation.

What's new in energy storage safety?

Since the publication of the first Energy Storage Safety Strategic Plan in 2014, there have been introductions of new technologies, new use cases, and new codes, standards, regulations, and testing methods. Additionally, failures in deployed energy storage systems (ESS) have led to new emergency response best practices.

Are battery energy storage facilities safe?

FACTS: No deaths have resulted from energy storage facilities in the United States. Battery energy storage facilities are very different from consumer electronics, with secure, highly regulated electric infrastructure that use robust codes and standards to guide and maintain safety.

Why are energy storage systems important?

Energy storage systems (ESS) are critical to a clean and efficient electric grid, storing clean energy and enabling its use when it is needed. Installation is accelerating rapidly—as of Q3 2023, there was seven times more utility-scale energy storage capacity operating than at the end of 2020.

Why is safety important in energy storage?

Rigorous testing, seamless operational integration and effective stakeholder training are critical to helping utilities and IPPs maximize storage investments and ensure reliable performance. Safety remains at the heart of energy storage innovation.

Why do we need reliable energy storage solutions?

As industries across the board are rapidly embracing renewable energy worldwide for a more sustainable future, the need for reliable energy storage solutions has surged significantly over the past decade.