Safety at Every Stage

Designed, built and operated with safety as the top priority.

From early site planning through permitting, construction, and operation, the safety of our communities, employees, and neighbors is our top priority. 

Safety is designed and built into every layer of our projects: from the technology we use to how facilities are designed, monitored, and operated day to day.

How Safety is Designed Into the Portal Way Project

  • Held to the highest safety standards. The safe operation of our battery energy storage facilities is essential to providing the stable electric supply that powers even more of our economy. 

  • Rigorous codes and standards. Our energy storage projects must meet rigorous codes and standards to be permitted to operate – just like every other part of the electric system.

  • Certified, Tier 1 technology. Every battery that we integrate with the electric grid is certified and tested at the battery and system-level to meet current safety standards.

  • National fire protection standards. Every energy storage project we build meets or exceeds national fire protection standards and complies with the latest codes and standards for battery energy storage systems. These standards are frequently updated to incorporate the codes and industry best practices for hazard mitigation tools and strategies.

  • Local and regional collaboration. We collaborate with state, regional, and local governments and first responders to plan, construct, and operate each project with safety as a top priority, in compliance with their current standards.

GridStor uses multiple layers of safety systems and operational practices to ensure our projects and energy storage facilities operate safely and reliably.

  • Advanced monitoring and sensors
    Battery systems are equipped with sensors that continuously monitor temperature, voltage, current, and overall system health. These systems are designed to detect potential issues early and automatically respond if needed.

  • Temperature and system controls
    Facilities include thermal management systems, such as ventilation, heating, and cooling equipment, to maintain safe operating conditions for the batteries.

  • Fire detection and protection systems
    Energy storage facilities are designed with systems to detect abnormal conditions, manage gases, and limit the spread of any potential thermal event. Site layouts and controls are designed to support safe response if needed.

  • 24/7 monitoring and response
    Projects are monitored around the clock by trained personnel who can respond quickly to any alerts or abnormal conditions.

  • Emergency planning and coordination
    We work with local fire departments and first responders to develop project-specific emergency response plans. This includes providing site information, training, and coordination before the project becomes operational.

  • Controlled site access
    Facilities are secured and only accessible to authorized personnel, with additional design features to limit exposure to equipment.