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Is It Safe to Let an ESS Fire Consume Itself?

Why is it dangerous to let lithium-ion batteries burn out in storage systems (ESS)? What happens when an energy storage system filled with these batteries catches fire?

In this FAQ video, we cover:

  • The science behind lithium-ion battery fires
  • Why these fires are particularly hazardous
  • The environmental and health risks involved
  • Gases released during an ESS fire
  • The impact of ESS fires in occupied areas
  • Why handling these fires with the right suppression solution is critical
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