Why Photovoltaic Energy Storage Projects Keep Catching Fire: Root Causes and Modern Solutions
On March 9, 2025, a photovoltaic energy storage project in South Korea's Gangjin County became the latest casualty in a global wave of battery fires, destroying 3,852 storage modules worth ₩10 billion (≈$7.5 million) . This follows February's triple-header of fires in California, Germany, and England – all within 48 hours . With over 6 major incidents reported globally since January 2025 , the renewable energy sector faces a burning question: Why do these multimillion-dollar projects keep going up in flames?
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