LG Energy Solution has recently recalled some of its residential battery storage systems due to overheating concerns, while the company was also supplier of modules to the Arizona BESS that caught fire and caused an explosion in 2019, injuring a number of firefighters.
What happens if a LG ESS home battery overheats?
Affected Battery may overheat and catch on fire, which can result severe property damage or serious injuries. LG ESS Home Batteries are installed as part of a residential energy solar system which allows owners to capture and store energy from solar panels.
What happened to LG battery packs?
What was initially thought to be an issue affecting hundreds of units was expanded to include thousands; including several other brands using LG battery packs. Through authorised partners, LG Energy Solution was replacing batteries in some cases and providing diagnostic software in others to identify and shut down systems at risk of overheating.
How do I know if my LG ESS home batteries are faulty?
LG ESS Home Batteries are installed as part of a residential energy solar system which allows owners to capture and store energy from solar panels. You should urgently check your home batteries serial number via our Serial Number Checker to know whether your product is affected.
Did a sprinkler system trigger a battery module overheating incident?
Preliminary assessment has begun into a battery module overheating incident which occurred over the weekend at the world's biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) project, Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. Targeted sprinkler systems aimed at those affected modules were triggered.
Did a lithium-ion battery module overheat?
On Saturday, 4 September, in the 300MW / 1,200MWh Phase I of the plant, located in Monterey County, California, some lithium-ion battery modules overheated. Safety features were activated, detecting that temperatures had exceeded operational standards in a limited number of modules.
What happens if a battery malfunctions?
If a LG home battery malfunctions, there is a serious risk of injury or death due to the affected batteries overheating and causing a fire. The ACCC issued a recall for 7,200 batteries installed in LG, SolaX and Opal home energy storage systems in February 2021, and the scope of the recall has been expanded since then.