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## [BESS Safety Starts at the Design Stage: Why Early Risk Assessment Matters](https://blog.safetysolutions.com.au/bess-safety-starts-at-the-design-stage-why-early-risk-assessment-matters-1?hsLang=en-au)

August 18, 2026

 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are rapidly becoming a critical part of the energy transition. As renewable generation continues to grow,..

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