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BESS fire mitigation payments to mitigate the cost of the additional resources associated with these technologies.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-christensen-a2bb6b82_californias-fresno-county-introduces-fire-activity-7339582907826532352-LGlB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABGdGgMB2Saq2ONUK_2J7jrzmhnsbP8K1HE
Another tragic, fatal escooter fire
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-christensen-a2bb6b82_an-electric-scooter-is-blamed-for-a-violent-activity-7337475419807342592-ZlDq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABGdGgMB2Saq2ONUK_2J7jrzmhnsbP8K1HE
Another weak guidance document on BESS from House of Commons Library
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-christensen-a2bb6b82_house-of-commons-library-bess-briefing-activity-7336031843982467072-zoCA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABGdGgMB2Saq2ONUK_2J7jrzmhnsbP8K1HE
Fire blankets could not withstand an EV confined vapour cloud explosion
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/paul-christensen-a2bb6b82_lithiumionbattery-lithiumionbatteries-ev-activity-7338839192145190912-ibKw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABGdGgMB2Saq2ONUK_2J7jrzmhnsbP8K1HE
East Midlands Airport awarded CAA Safety Assurance
Lithiumionsafety Ltd and EV Firesafe conducted an electrification risk assessment for East Midlands & Bristol Airports. This assisted the Airport in being the first UK airport with a CAA approved Safety Assurance Document for airside EV charging (May 2025).
Firefighters killed in fire caused by EV
A tragedy- two firefighters killed in an EV fire in Alcorcon, Spain. Details have yet to emerge but it may be the case that a vapour cloud explosion followed a resident accidentally crashing his EV in the garage, which was then followed by intense fire and fumes. As...
Another domestic BESS explosion in Germany
The explosion occurred in Schönberg near Sandesneben in February 2025 and the cause has been attributed to the BESS of the PV system. The remains of the house will have to be demolished. Happily, the family were on vacation. I believe I have stated in previous post(s)...
Hazards of EVs not the same as ICEVs
Our tests during w/b 24 Feb 25 really got me thinking. Re electric vehicles, there is still the feeling that there is no difference in terms of risk between EVs and ICEVs. With respect to Heat Release Rate (HRR), I accept that this is valid – 80% of the HRR is from...
Field tests highlight unexpected toxic hazard of vapour cloud
During w/b 24 Feb we did various tests on our 1.7 kWh pouch cell modules. The aim of one set of tests was to measure the volume and rate of production of the vapour cloud in purpose-built equipment. The equipment consisted of a c.a. 20 cm x 30 cm x 40 cm steel box...
Inhalation of smoke or vapour cloud from LiBs
Kristina Stiles, Plastic Surgery Clinical Nurse Specialist (Bank), King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has drawn my attention to some very interesting presentations and posters at the joint British Burn Association and International Society for Burn Injuries...
New HSE guidance for BESS
HSE BESS guidance. New guidance from the UK Health and Safety Executive. Very high level and thin on detail. However, it is the first time I have seen "Under the Dangerous Substances (Notification and Marking of Sites) Regulations, if you are an operator of a BESS...
Air Busan bans powerbanks in overhead lockers
Air Busan bans powerbanks in luggage in overhead lockers. Air Busan has banned the powerbanks following a fire that destroyed an aircraft on the runway at Hong Kong on 28 January this year. All on board were evacuated safely with no injuries. https://lnkd.in/e_6U5EsT