A 150MW battery energy storage system (BESS), to be deployed along with 373MW of solar PV as part of the Cleve Hill Solar Park project, has reportedly been rejected by the local planning authority in the UK.

The New York State Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group has recommended changing the state fire code to better manage risks associated with battery storage systems installed in the US state.

Energy-Storage.news Premium speaks with one of the authors of a report into how communities can evaluate energy storage project proposals.

Legislation that requires battery storage facilities to put in place safety and communication protocols has been signed into law.

Positive engagement with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) is vital for success in the US battery storage industry, with a few essential points to always bear in mind.

Development of grid-scale battery storage has been halted in Jefferson County, Tennessee, after a ruling by County Commissioners.

More and more Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) over where energy storage systems get built are requiring battery storage projects to have active means of protection against potential explosion.

Wärtsilä has revealed details of fire testing its large-scale battery storage product was put through, which the company claimed went beyond commonly accepted requirements.

Energy storage’s incredible versatility and usefulness can’t be fully unleashed without a comprehensive approach to fire safety.

Some proposed battery storage projects have been cancelled in the US and Canada since the start of this year, after facing opposition from local communities.