According to a new analysis of China's solar panel exports data from energy think tank Ember, solar panel imports into the continent jumped 60% in the 12 months through June 2025, setting a record that could reshape electricity systems in many countries.
The 2026 edition of NFPA 855 updates safety and installation requirements for stationary energy storage systems (ESS), with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery systems under Chapter 9.
On March 13, 2025, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) modified General Order (GO) 167 to establish new standards for the maintenance and operation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and increase oversight of the emergency response action plans for the facilities.
NFPA 70B provides guidance on this and more - it offers a framework that system owners, system operators, and third-party contractors can adopt to create comprehensive, efficient O&M programs that will lead to better-performing assets and safer working conditions.
The installation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is governed by stringent safety standards as outlined in AS/NZS 5139:2019, specifically in sections 4, 5, and 6. These sections impose explicit restrictions on permissible installation locations to mitigate safety risks.
This guide breaks down the key IEC standards governing PV inverters, focusing on IEC 62109, and explains how it fits within the broader ecosystem of ESS safety regulations.
The Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code) include requirements for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar-ready design, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and BESS-ready infrastructure. A solar PV system is prescriptively required for all newly constructed.
The 2026 National Electrical Code is now in effect. For operations leaders at utilities, logistics companies, and large fleet operators, this is the most significant regulatory shift in microgrid economics in over a decade.
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