‘Alarmist fussing’ over Mey BESS, increased traffic on Forss road and coffee morning thanks

Reader's View: 'Alarmist fussing' over Mey BESS

There has been a degree of rather alarmist fussing recently about the proposed BESS at Mey and the potential explosive energy release if something goes amiss.

A reader feels that a little realism needs to be injected into the discussion, stating that while lithium batteries in bulk do store a lot of energy, it is unlikely that they will all explode together.

The designers of bulk lithium battery installations have taken steps to ensure that this is not likely to happen.

The reader also points out that electric cars, which have large battery packs, are not prone to explosions, with fires being about 10 times as common in petrol cars.

In conclusion, the reader believes that the concerns over the Mey BESS are unfounded.

Author's summary: Readers share views on Mey BESS concerns.

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