Energy storage industry risks

Key Safety ChallengesHigh voltage risk: Larger number of battery cells per string in grid-scale energy storage results in higher voltage levels and creates a risk for unqualified workers.Arc-flash/ blast: High string voltage affects the shock and arc-flash/ blast potential. This increases the risk of injuries.Fire: This is the most common issue observed in lithium-ion batteries. More items

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What are the risks to the battery energy storage industry?

A new report from Clean Energy Associates highlights five potential risks to the battery energy storage industry, including risks to EV batteries, grid-scale storage, and home battery energy storage. 1) Antidumping / countervailing duty enforcement

Are energy storage facilities safe?

“The energy storage industry is committed to a proactive and tireless approach to safety and reliability. At its core, energy storage facilities are critical infrastructure designed to protect people from power outages,” said ACP VP of Energy Storage Noah Roberts.

Are battery energy storage systems safe?

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 28, 2025 — Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released a comprehensive framework to ensure the safety of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in every community across the United States, informed by a new assessment of previous fire incidents at BESS facilities.

Could battery energy storage systems be included in a new tariff?

Clean Energy Associates said the proposed tariff levels are unknown, but could include battery energy storage systems. Clean Energy Associates sees this as a moderate likelihood of occurring, with a moderate-to-high market risk, occurring in the first quarter of 2026 or later.

Can a large-scale solar battery energy storage system improve accident prevention and mitigation?

This work describes an improved risk assessment approach for analyzing safety designs in the battery energy storage system incorporated in large-scale solar, which can enhance accident prevention and mitigation through the incorporation of probabilistic event tree and systems theoretic analysis.

Are grid-scale battery energy storage systems safe?

Despite widely known hazards and safety design, grid-scale battery energy storage systems are not considered as safe as other industries such as chemical, aviation, nuclear, and petroleum. There is a lack of established risk management schemes and models for these systems.