California has seen a surge in battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments, but with it comes a growing concern over safety, particularly in light of recent high-profile battery fires.
This session dives into a groundbreaking case study led by Cleantech San Diego, which tackled these challenges head-on through a comprehensive public research initiative. With 850+ respondents participating in online surveys and detailed stakeholder interviews, the findings reveal that 65% of respondents support the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy and 57% support battery storage projects in their own neighborhoods.
