As building codes evolve and fire risks grow more complex, rigorous testing and third-party certification of passive fire ...

Commissioning (Cx) certain building systems has been occurring for years, and the process is continually evolving. Commissioning is heavily driven by the need to achieve, validate, and document the ...

The Chinese energy firm HiTHIUM has completed a landmark safety trial for grid-scale batteries, ...

To withstand prolonged high-temperature exposure, the Power 6.25MWh system was structurally reinforced with a high-strength steel frame, stiffeners, and dual-layer partitions. After continuous ...

This webinar explains how upcoming UL 9540A (2025) and NFPA 855 (2026) updates will change fire testing, design, and permitting for large battery energy storage systems, illustrated by real-world ...

Hithium has released results from a large-scale fire safety test of its 6.25 MWh “∞Power” battery energy storage system, with an open-door configuration supervised by UL Solutions to assess thermal ...

Resulting from a collaboration with the energy storage industry, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders, the test method updates help promote the safe and sustainable growth of the battery ...

Military platforms need to undergo Realistic Survivability Testing. Live Fire Test & Evaluation (LFT&E) is part of an experimental testing procedure for military procurement of systems and munitions, ...

A major challenge for energy storage batteries is thermal runaway, which can cause uncontrollable increases in temperature and pressure within a battery cell resulting in explosions or fires. To ...

The blaze was brought under control promptly and did not affect public safety. It was not a sign that New York’s energy ...