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What are battery room safety standards?

International standards create a foundation for consistent safety practices across borders. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) guides battery room safety standards through comprehensive frameworks covering design, construction, certification, and site safety standards. These standards encompass several critical areas:

Do battery energy storage systems comply with building codes?

Building codes: Battery energy storage systems (BESS) must comply with local building codes and fire safety regulations, which can vary across different geographies and municipalities. These codes are governed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the U.S. and the performance-based European Standards (EN) in the European Union.

What is the regulatory and compliance landscape for battery energy storage?

The regulatory and compliance landscape for battery energy storage is complex and varies significantly across jurisdictions, types of systems and the applications they are used in. Technological innovation, as well as new challenges with interoperability and system-level integration, can also amplify risks.

When will solar batteries be audited?

Audits of battery systems installed with the support of our now completed solar battery loan will continue for the remainder of 2025 as part of our commitment to safety and quality, and ensuring installations comply with the latest standards (see Audits).

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