Featured in Best in class – 01-2020

pv magazine Awards BESS: Taking on challenges

Battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment is continuing at pace, meaning high safety standards and effective operations and maintenance are critical. Maximizing BESS performance is key to the business case for energy storage, while minimizing downtime ensures investors get more bang for their buck. This year’s award sees pv magazine recognize innovators supporting the build-out of storage by addressing key challenges.
Photo: Fike Corporation

 WinnerFike Corporation, Fike BlueBattery thermal runaway incidents are a relatively new phenomenon and while battery fires remain rare, effective suppression methods are vital. US-based Fike Corporation has brought its own solution to market with Fike Blue, a product billed as “the first tested and patented solution that not only suppresses the fire but also stops …

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