Full Title: Utility-Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Fire Safety: Frequently Asked Questions
Author(s): Marriele Mango and Olivia Tym
Publisher(s): Clean Energy Group
Publication Date: December 9, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
Battery energy storage systems can be a cost-effective tool for utilities to meet peak demand and provide flexibility to the power grid. When properly installed, battery storage has proven to be a safe technology, and it is becoming safer every year as more protective regulations and best practices are established. However, many communities have raised concerns about battery storage safety, especially regarding lithium-ion batteries, which currently dominate the battery storage technology market. Clean Energy Group created this fact sheet to build battery storage safety awareness and dispel common misconceptions.