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A BESS asset after a fire event. Managing the risks associated with thermal runaway is a huge challenge for the industry. Image: Sedgewick

Growing need for BESS quality control, risk management strategies, insurer kWh Analytics says

June 11, 2025
According to specialist renewable energy insurance company kWh Analytics’ 2025 Solar Risk Assessment, concern around battery energy storage system (BESS) safety has risen following recent fire incidents.
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American Clean Power Association proposes BESS safety plan and policy recommendations

April 4, 2025
Clean energy trade body American Clean Power Association (ACP) has released a battery energy storage system (BESS) safety framework outlining key actions and policy recommendations for the industry.
LG Energy Solution RESU 10H units are among those recalled. Image: LG.

Overheating reports prompt LG Energy Solution battery recall

May 26, 2021
Safety concerns surrounding overheating of LG Energy Solution energy storage system (ESS) batteries have led to the manufacturer to issue a recall.
ESRG, which was formed by firefighters and battery safety subject matter experts, offers services including Mmodule-level fire testing (pictured). Image: ESRG.

‘Very rapid’ removal of gases vital to explosion prevention during battery fires

March 25, 2021
The challenges of explosion prevention – with flammable gases needing to be vented “very rapidly” – in the event of a battery fire have been highlighted at this week’s Energy Storage Summit USA.

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