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Li-ion module undergoing abuse/ignition testing, smoking on the left and flaming on the right. Image: UL Research Institutes

Enhancing fire safety in lithium-ion energy storage: Understanding risks, chemistry and standards

August 15, 2025
Drew Bandhauer of Leeward Renewable Energy examines how changes in lithium-ion battery chemistries help manage fire safety risk and how industry standards are evolving in step with technological advances.
LG Energy Solution cell production equipment at one of the Michigan factories four 5.5GWh annual capacity factory lines. Image: LG Energy Solution
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LG Energy Solution’s reported US$4.3 billion deal with Tesla ‘could be hedge against demand fluctuations’

August 1, 2025
Tesla could be “hedging its bets” on battery cell supply, if a deal announced by LG Energy Solution really is with the US EV and BESS company.
Tesla's exhibition stand at the RE+ clean energy industry event in California, US, September 2024. Image: Andy Colthorpe / Solar Media

Tesla is making LFP cells for energy storage in the US this year, opens diner

July 29, 2025
Tesla energy storage division saw its highest quarterly gross profits as the company’s automotive business continued to see dampened demand.
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US ROUNDUP: Ultion, Ultium and SK On join the LFP manufacturing race

July 23, 2025
Three companies, Ultion Technologies, Ultium Cells and SK On have recently announced plans to begin manufacturing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in the US.
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‘A good step forward for domestic manufacturing’: Peak Energy on the US energy storage industry after the reconciliation bill

July 16, 2025
Peak Energy president and CCO Cameron Dales speaks with Energy-Storage.news about the state of the battery storage industry after the signing of the Budget Reconciliation Act into law.
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LG Energy Solution, First Phosphate push forward LFP supply chain in North America

July 14, 2025
Two companies, First Phosphate and LG Energy Solution have recently begun manufacturing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in North America.
Rendering of the 6GWh LFP battery storage project in Ulanqab, central Inner Mongolia, China. Image: PowerChina.

PowerChina begins construction of ‘world’s largest generation-side’ battery storage project

July 3, 2025
PowerChina has begun construction on what is claimed to be the world’s largest generation-side electrochemical energy storage project.
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The dynamics of BESS and cell supplier relationships

June 16, 2025
The question of where the cells in a BESS are from ties in to safety, performance, design and, increasingly, potential tariffs.
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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Genesis Energy begins construction on 200MWh BESS in New Zealand

June 6, 2025
Genesis Energy has started constructing a 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) on New Zealand’s North Island.

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