Grid-Scale Energy Storage Is Scaling Fast — and the Infrastructure Needs to Keep Up

From California to Portugal, global investment in utility-scale BESS (battery energy storage systems) is hitting record highs. With 18+ GW expected in the U.S. alone next year, the opportunity is clear — but so are the risks. As BESS becomes the backbone of a more flexible, renewable-powered grid, success depends on more than just the batteries. It depends on the infrastructure around them:

-Thermally stable enclosures
-Grounding and bonding systems
-Fault protection and fire mitigation
-Modular, utility-grade component integration

Recent fire tests, inverter tech shifts, and long-duration storage advances make one thing clear: The grid of the future needs partners who think beyond components.