Public opinion on solar container battery projects

Energy Storage Proposals Face Pushback from Some Communities

"While battery energy storage systems can help us make a greener earth, they pose potential safety risks for the community," said Saladino. "Multiple fires at these facilities in

2025 Nov 21

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Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Here: Is Your

A new report, Energy Storage in Local Zoning Ordinances, prepared by a team of PNNL energy storage and battery safety experts,

2025 Jul 17

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Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Here: Is Your Community

A new report, Energy Storage in Local Zoning Ordinances, prepared by a team of PNNL energy storage and battery safety experts, defines the potential community impacts of

2025 Jan 05

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San Diegans Say Yes to Battery Storage—Even in Their Backyards

SAN DIEGO, CA, June 24, 2025 – A newly released public opinion survey finds that San Diego County residents overwhelmingly support the clean energy transition—and the battery energy

2025 Jan 07

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Building Trust: Understand and Mitigate Opposition to BESS

Learn strategies to address and overcome community opposition to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

2025 Nov 23

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Shared power, shared future: Navigating technology, ownership,

By analyzing pilot projects and demonstration trials, the paper identifies recurring challenges – including inconsistent tariff structures, limited financial viability, and unclear

2025 Apr 25

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Cities fight plans for large battery energy storage systems over

Proponents maintain that state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems are safe, but more localities are enacting moratoriums.

2026 Feb 19

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Keep eyes and minds open on battery storage safety

Construction is underway on such a facility on town property in Patchogue. Now, as Newsday has reported, opponents are coalescing to stop the five battery projects that have

2025 Dec 06

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Survey Finds Majority of Americans Support Local BESS Projects

Battery storage is considered a key component in supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. While most respondents express support for BESS projects,

2025 Apr 22

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Cities fight plans for large battery energy storage

Proponents maintain that state-of-the-art battery energy storage systems are safe, but more localities are enacting moratoriums.

2025 Jun 13

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Building Trust: Understand and Mitigate Opposition to BESS Projects

Learn strategies to address and overcome community opposition to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

2025 May 21

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Debate Over Solar and Battery Storage Facilities Heats Up in

Michigan communities are facing a growing debate over the expansion of large-scale solar projects and battery energy storage systems. As the state pushes toward

2025 Apr 16

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Battery Energy Storage Growing on U.S. Grid, But Facing Some

Historic amounts of energy storage, primarily lithium-ion battery systems, are being added to the U.S. grid, driven by a need to balance renewable generation and to meet load

2025 Jun 24

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Survey Finds Majority of Americans Support Local BESS

Battery storage is considered a key component in supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. While most respondents express support for BESS projects,

2025 Sep 10

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