Are energy storage systems safe?

Altogether, like other electric grid infrastructure, energy storage systems are highly regulated and there are established safety designs, features, and practices proven to eliminate risks to operators, firefighters, and the broader community.

Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage is a game-changer for American clean energy. It allows us to store energy to use at another time, increasing reliability, controlling costs for consumers, and ultimately helping build a more resilient grid.

How does energy storage help control costs?

Energy storage allows us to store energy to use at another time, increasing reliability, controlling costs for consumers, and ultimately helping build a more resilient grid. Energy storage enhances reliability, ensuring the seamless, synchronized delivery of electricity to consumers and businesses.

Are battery energy storage facilities safe?

FACTS: No deaths have resulted from energy storage facilities in the United States. Battery energy storage facilities are very different from consumer electronics, with secure, highly regulated electric infrastructure that use robust codes and standards to guide and maintain safety.

How can solar power and energy storage improve reliability?

Solar and storage can play an increasing role in maintaining reliability. A combination of solar power and energy storage does a really good job of providing reliable capacity during hot summer afternoons and is one of the largest sources of new capacity for meeting peak demand.

How reliable is the energy grid?

Some parts of the grid already operate with high levels of wind and solar generation, achieving a maximum hourly generation fraction of 70%–90% in grid regions such as California, Texas, and the central United States. This has demonstrated the ability to maintain operational reliability with new approaches and practices.