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ESRG, which was formed by firefighters and battery safety subject matter experts, offers services including Mmodule-level fire testing (pictured). Image: ESRG.

Retrofitting could be ‘essential’ for battery storage system safety

March 3, 2021
Re-examining older and potentially hazardous battery energy storage systems should be an “essential” tool in fire prevention, according to a panel of industry leaders.
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