Experts agree on need for large-scale fire testing of battery energy storage systems

A panel of four battery testing experts from different fields agreed that large scale fire testing, as called for in a proposed update to testing standard UL 9540A, could help address confusion among consumers, battery companies and insurers.

Moderated by LaTanya Schwalb, principal engineer for energy and industrial automation at UL Solutions, the panel discussion held at the Battery Show North America underscored the need for a current standard and for standards to adapt more quickly to new battery chemistries and technologies.