Author: Tom Sklaschus, Energy Storage Technical Director and Kevin Mitchell, Head of Asset Management
As BESS deployment accelerates, safety performance has become a critical determinant of asset value, influencing insurability, financing, operational availability, and community confidence. The most resilient battery storage sites embed safety from the outset through robust design, proactive thermal runaway management, clear operational accountability, validated fire strategies, and data driven oversight. With increasing scrutiny from regulators, insurers, and investors, safety is no longer a compliance checkbox — it’s a fundamental value protector across the asset lifecycle.