There are a variety of battery chemistries and manufacturers, so I will address one. The SolarEdge battery has passed the strictest certification standard under UL9540a. The chemistry is well-tested and widely used in almost all EV automotive batteries. So the answer is no, it is not a concern… with one caveat. SolarEdge is extremely concerned with safety, and the purpose of the certification is to show how safe a battery is IF there is some form of thermal event, not whether or not one could happen. The truth is that the likelihood of any of the predominant chemistries to have an issue is extremely low. The core issue around safety is the battery construction itself, and that is where SolarEdge was one of the first to complete the certification to the highest standards of UL.
@@thesolarenergychannel Thank you for your response. Last time I checked EVs do catch fire. I also understand that it is not an epidemic but if your battery is as safe as the batteries in the car industry than that is not good since maybe the probability of them going south is low, but when they do go south the stakes are high. When I will get to the solar panel for the house the batteries are NOT going to be anywhere near the house.
Yes, there are some safety concerns with lithium-ion batteries if not handled properly or in good working condition. We did not mention them in the video, but this article provides a good overview. www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/shib011819.pdf
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As far as lead acid batteries, why don't AGM batteries get a mention ?
It's OK, lithium ferrophosphate didn't come up either. Nor did old tech, like nickel metal hydride.
We highlight the types we're most familiar with. It's not all-inclusive but it does include what we commonly see in the field.
What about a thermal runaway? That is not an issue for any of them batteries?
There are a variety of battery chemistries and manufacturers, so I will address one. The SolarEdge battery has passed the strictest certification standard under UL9540a. The chemistry is well-tested and widely used in almost all EV automotive batteries. So the answer is no, it is not a concern… with one caveat. SolarEdge is extremely concerned with safety, and the purpose of the certification is to show how safe a battery is IF there is some form of thermal event, not whether or not one could happen. The truth is that the likelihood of any of the predominant chemistries to have an issue is extremely low. The core issue around safety is the battery construction itself, and that is where SolarEdge was one of the first to complete the certification to the highest standards of UL.
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@@thesolarenergychannel Thank you for your response. Last time I checked EVs do catch fire. I also understand that it is not an epidemic but if your battery is as safe as the batteries in the car industry than that is not good since maybe the probability of them going south is low, but when they do go south the stakes are high. When I will get to the solar panel for the house the batteries are NOT going to be anywhere near the house.
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Did I miss this, do lithium ion have safety issues?
Yes, there are some safety concerns with lithium-ion batteries if not handled properly or in good working condition. We did not mention them in the video, but this article provides a good overview. www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/shib011819.pdf