Liam Critchley examines the modelling, safety standards and analytics that aim to mitigate the risk of thermal runaway in lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Liam Critchley examines a selection of third-party technologies for preventing thermal runaway events in battery storage systems.

Saleel Anthrathodiyil at Telgian Engineering & Consulting discusses changes in the 2026 edition of NFPA 855.

European energy storage trade association EASE has recommended the harmonisation of international standards for battery storage safety.

Specialist renewable energy insurance company kWh Analytics considers thermal runaway to still be the single most important risk that energy storage system developers must consider.