In order to ensure the safe and stable operation of lithium battery energy storage systems, cut down accident incidences and improve emergency response capabilities, the mandatory national standard GB 44240 Secondary lithium cells and batteries used in electrical energy storage. . In order to ensure the safe and stable operation of lithium battery energy storage systems, cut down accident incidences and improve emergency response capabilities, the mandatory national standard GB 44240 Secondary lithium cells and batteries used in electrical energy storage. . The 2026 edition of NFPA 855: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems has now been released, continuing the rapid evolution of safety requirements for battery energy storage systems (BESS). Since the first edition in 2020, each cycle has refined how the standard addresses. . The US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched the newest edition of its cornerstone battery storage safety standard, NFPA 855. NFPA 855: Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems (ESS), produced in updated form on a three-year cycle, provides minimum. . on of Stationary Energy Storage Systems (ESS). The. . As energy storage deployment grows, the industry is raising the bar on safety—engaging community concerns, reassessing emergency protocols, integrating lessons learned from past incidents, and updating best practices. power grid in 2025 in our latest Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory report. This amount represents an almost 30% increase from 2024 when 48. 6 GW of capacity was installed, the largest. .