Three installation-level lithium-ion battery (LIB) energy storage system (ESS) tests were conducted to the specifications of the UL 9540A standard test method [1]. Each test included a mocked-up initiating ESS unit rack and two target ESS unit racks installed within a standard size 6.06 m (20 ft) International Organization for …
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