Energy Storage Proposals Face Pushback from Some Communities
Energy storage projects are facing increasing scrutiny from local residents in parts of the U.S. Residents have voiced concerns about fires at energy storage facilities – in
Building Trust: Understand and Mitigate Opposition to BESS
Learn strategies to address and overcome community opposition to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
Building Trust: Understand and Mitigate Opposition to BESS Projects
Learn strategies to address and overcome community opposition to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
Communities Express Concerns Over Energy Storage Proposals
Residents in multiple areas have raised alarms about the safety of energy storage facilities, particularly those utilizing lithium-ion technology. In response to these concerns,
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects 1 of 6 | Facing growing electricity demands partly fueled by AI and warm weather, New York is beginning to
Battery Energy Storage Growing on U.S. Grid, But Facing Some
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are growing rapidly on the U.S. grid, but the technology has faced some headwinds. The primary technology being installed, lithium-ion
Construction of Massive Battery Storage Systems (BESS) coming
If your town has growing renewable energy resources, is near a major substation, or has been experiencing power quality issues, it''s likely already on the radar for a future
California battery facility fire raises concerns over energy storage
But the fire is raising questions in other California communities about big battery storage facilities with residents in at least four counties opposing new plants.
Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Here: Is Your
A new report, Energy Storage in Local Zoning Ordinances, prepared by a team of PNNL energy storage and battery safety experts,
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A tornado striking the facility could not only damage the site but also pick up and scatter batteries, potentially depositing them near residential areas or atop critical infrastructure like the Explorer
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects 1 of 6 | Facing growing electricity demands partly fueled by AI and warm weather, New York is beginning to
The safety and environmental impacts of battery storage
Secondly, environmental impacts arise throughout the lifecycle of battery storage systems, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. Key issues include resource depletion,
Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Here: Is Your Community
A new report, Energy Storage in Local Zoning Ordinances, prepared by a team of PNNL energy storage and battery safety experts, defines the potential community impacts of