A reader shares their thoughts on the proposed BESS at Mey, citing "alarmist fussing" over potential explosive energy release.
Yes - lithium batteries in bulk do store a lot of energy which could be released catastrophically if they all explode together.
The reader argues that designers of bulk lithium battery installations have taken steps to ensure safety, comparing it to electric cars with large battery packs that do not often catch fire.
In fact, the reader notes that fires are about 10 times as common in petrol cars as in electric cars.
Author's summary: Reader dismisses concerns over Mey BESS safety.