KLANG, Nov 12 — Malaysia needs to strengthen safety standards and certification for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure that the technology can be used safely and sustainably, in line with national efforts to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said safety must be a top priority in developing energy storage technology, given that system failures could lead to risks such as thermal runaway and fires.
Fadillah, who is also the energy transition and water transformation minister, said every BESS installation must adhere to high standards of safety, quality, and performance as well as meet technical requirements and international best practices.
