Battery Storage Risks Spur New Safety Standards,

The increasing use of batteries in professional environments presents significant fire and explosion risks for which many organizations remain inadequately prepared. These hazards stem from both company-owned equipment and employees' personal devices. According to Rickard Dahlstedt, CEO of asecos, the unregulated market, where standard metal cabinets are often marketed as specialized battery storage, necessitates rigorous due diligence from businesses. Dahlstedt recommends comprehensive risk analyses to identify battery types, handling procedures, and appropriate safety levels. In anticipation of future EU regulations, a common European standard (Europanorm) is under development to establish a foundation for battery storage safety. Asecos is proactively developing solutions tested against this new methodology and is introducing its third generation of battery cabinets. These cabinets, available in three distinct safety levels—Core, Pro, and Ultra—undergo rigorous testing for extreme conditions, including internal fires and thermal runaway.