battery energy storage systems (BESS)
EIA
With electricity demand expected to undergo rapid acceleration by 2028, stakeholders must “pursue the full range of technology, planning and operation solutions” to meet resource adequacy needs, the DOE said in a report.
NERC
A fire safety expert told members of a NERC committee that more work is needed to improve the safety of grid-connected battery systems.
Three Mile Bay Fire Company
A new report indicates battery energy storage system failures are ramping up with the spread of the technology, and most often occur in new systems.
Kyle Cheeseman/Three Mile Bay Fire Company
Quality control problems affect a sizable number of new energy storage systems, creating potential safety and performance risks, a new report indicates.
Shutterstock
A task force formed in the wake of significant fires at three grid-scale battery energy storage systems has recommended new safety protocols for the facilities in New York state.
NYPA
A review has found no sign so far of environmental damage or health risks from three battery energy storage fires in New York state in mid-2023.
Form Energy
The California Energy Commission approved a $30 million grant to Form Energy to build a 100-hour battery energy storage system.
NERC
A new report from NERC and WECC details issues experienced with inverters at battery facilities in California last year.
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NERC will suspend planning to mitigate the impact of an electromagnetic pulse from a nuclear attack, as industry interest has shifted to other priorities.
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Pennsylvania regulators approved a policy statement that proposes guidelines for when utilities can use storage resources to increase reliability and resilience on the distribution system.
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