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As renewable energy systems, including solar panels and battery energy storage systems , gain increasing popularity, experts caution about the potential fire risks posed by lithium-ion batteries. Commonly used in energy storage systems, lithium-ion batteries pose unique fire hazards due to their flammable electrolytes, highlights ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk.
Van Niekerk stresses the importance of adequate safety measures, recommending the construction of two-hour fire-rated rooms to house lithium-ion batteries. Proper ventilation and gas detection systems are essential to manage the off-gassing phenomenon associated with these batteries. In addition, fire dampers are recommended to contain potential fires within designated areas, minimising the risk of it spreading to larger structures.
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