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Safety

How to Extinguish BESS Fires (and Why Suppression Often Comes First) 

BESS fires are complex, dangerous, and often self-sustaining. This blog explains the difference between suppression and extinguishment, outlines real-world fire challenges, and shows how EticaAG’s immersion cooling technology prevents ignition with a safer and smarter approach to battery energy storage system design and fire response.

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Regulations

Navigating NYC Local Law 87: A Guide for Buildings Using Battery Storage 

NYC’s Local Law 87 is raising the bar for building energy performance, and Battery Energy Storage Systems are now part of the equation. This guide explores how EticaAG’s immersion cooling and HazGuard technologies help buildings meet LL87 requirements while boosting efficiency, safety, and compliance readiness.

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Applications

Why Your Solar Energy Projects Need Battery Energy Storage Systems 

Solar power is essential, but it is not always available when you need it. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) fill that gap by storing excess solar energy for later use, improving grid stability, reducing costs, and boosting project resilience. Learn why solar-plus-storage is becoming the new industry standard.

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Current Event

Survey Highlights Community Health Effects Following Moss Landing Fire 

A new community health survey highlights the physical and emotional toll following the 2025 Moss Landing battery storage fire. With over 80% of respondents reporting symptoms like headaches and breathing issues, the findings spotlight the need for safer BESS technologies like immersion cooling and toxic gas mitigation.

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Safety

Toxic Gas in Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Risks and Solutions

When lithium-ion batteries enter thermal runaway, the danger isn’t just fire; it’s toxic gas. These emissions can harm people, delay projects, and block permits. This article explains the health and regulatory risks of battery gas release, and how EticaAG’s HazGuard system neutralizes those emissions before they become a threat to air quality or project success.

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Regulations

Understanding Title 24 & Battery Storage: California’s Building Standards Code

California’s Title 24 sets the benchmark for energy-efficient, safe, and sustainable building practices. This guide breaks down each part of the code, with a special focus on Part 6 and how technologies like battery storage and immersion cooling help meet performance goals and future-proof building design.

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Applications

Peak Shaving with Battery Energy Storage Systems: Lower Costs and Build Resilience 

Peak shaving with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is a smart way to cut energy costs and reduce demand charges, especially in commercial and industrial settings. By storing energy during low-demand periods and discharging it during peaks, BESS boosts reliability, and with immersion cooling, it adds unmatched safety and performance.

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Industries

Battery Energy Storage for Critical Infrastructure: Resilience, Efficiency, and Energy Independence 

Battery energy storage is transforming critical infrastructure by providing instant, fire-safe backup power, improving energy efficiency, and supporting renewable integration. This article explores how non-flammable BESS solutions from EticaAG boost resilience, ensure operational continuity, and protect mission-critical sectors like healthcare, data centers, water treatment, and public safety.

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Energy Storage

Liquid Plate vs Immersion Cooling: Thermal Management for BESS Safety & Performance 

Choosing the right cooling method for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is critical to safety, longevity, and performance. This blog compares liquid plate and immersion cooling, explaining why immersion cooling is quickly becoming the preferred option due to its built-in fire prevention, thermal efficiency, and system reliability.

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Applications

Understanding Dirty Power: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions 

Dirty power is the hidden threat undermining your facility’s reliability, efficiency, and safety. From flickering lights to equipment failures, poor power quality costs businesses millions. This blog explores what causes dirty power, its impact, and how solutions like EticaAG’s immersion-cooled BESS can restore clean, stable energy.