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BESS Failure Incident Database

BESS: A stationary energy storage system using battery technology. The focus of the database is on lithium ion technologies, but other battery technology failure incidents are included.
Emerging Hazards of Battery Energy Storage System Fires

In April 2019, an unexpected explosion of batteries on fire in an Arizona energy storage facility injured eight firefighters.
California battery facility fire raises concerns over energy storage

Following a lithium-ion battery fire at the Moss Landing plant in Monterey County in California, communities nationwide are expressing concerns about hosting similar plants. MICHEL
Fire at battery storage facility in California triggers evacuation

Mandatory evacuation orders were issued by local authorities in Escondido, California, after a fire broke out at a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility.
Fears of Massive Battery Fires Spark Opposition to Energy Storage

A battery storage system in Moss Landing, California caught fire in January, sending plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere and forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people..
Energy Storage Reports and Data

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Making Sense of the Giant Fire that Could Set Back Energy Storage

A fire broke out last Thursday at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California, one of the largest battery energy storage systems in the world.
The Arizona McMicken BESS Explosion: Key Takeaways

The causes behind the explosion, the response efforts, and the industry-wide implications provide valuable insights that can help shape the future of energy storage safety, ultimately reducing
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Main Considerations for Safe

This webpage includes information from first responder and industry guidance as well as background information on battery energy storage systems (challenges & fires), BESS installation
BESS Incidents

Throughout this series, it has been our intention to educate and inform the reader about the hazards and risks of Lithium-ion battery energy storage schemes based on current knowledge.