Residential Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Fire Safety: Frequently Asked Questions

Battery energy storage systems can serve as a clean and reliable source of backup power for homes and businesses. 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.

For more information and resources, see Clean Energy Group’s Battery Energy Storage Fire Safety Toolkit.