Huge Northern California lithium battery storage fire called "Three Mile Island" event for the emerging industry
The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny to the emerging industry's safety practices.
Smoke forces evacuation from world’s largest battery storage plant in California
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California smoldered Friday after sending plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere, leading to the evacuation of up to 1,500 people.
Evacuations lifted for more than 1,000 after fire erupts in California battery storage plant
Evacuations were lifted Friday night for people near an ongoing fire that erupted Thursday at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in the northern half of California. Video circulating on social media showed smoke and flames erupting from the Moss Landing Power Plant on Thursday night in the Monterey County community of Moss Landing,
Fire at one of world's largest lithium battery facilities in Northern California forces evacuations
A fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities in Monterey County, California, forcing evacuation orders and closing a portion of coastal Highway 1.
Fire at One of World’s Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California
A fire at a major battery-storage plant in Northern California prompted the evacuation of hundreds of nearby residents and the closure of schools and parts of Highway 1 nearby. Residents of the area around the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County were evacuated late Thursday after the fire broke out.
Worst-case scenario: County official calls for ‘independent investigation’ of Moss Landing battery fire
Supervisor Glenn Church and State Assemblymember Dawn Addis are. calling for the Vistra Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage ...
Evacuation order lifted after fire breaks out at battery storage facility in Central California
People living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate their homes Thursday night after a fire broke ...
Fire Breaks Out at a Huge Battery Site in California
The fire at the Moss Landing plant, which stores electricity for the power grid, was unrelated to wildfires in Los Angeles.
Flames reignite at Monterey Co. battery storage facility as officials monitor toxic smoke
A fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery plants reignited Friday afternoon. Officials say the evacuation order has been lifted, but advise residents to limit outdoor exposure in abundance ...
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Fire at world’s largest battery facility is a clean energy setback
A fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing battery storage facility in California destroyed thousands of lithium batteries – and ...
Current battery energy storage systems are too risky for Long Island
While lithium-ion batteries are a ‘proven’ technology, they also have proven risks. But there is better battery technology on ...
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Plenitude finishes construction of 200MW battery storage system in Texas, US
Eni-controlled company Plenitude has completed the construction of a 200MW Guajillo battery energy storage system (BESS) ...
Safer, Stronger, Smarter: Scientists Develop Game-Changing Quasi-Solid Battery
Researchers have developed a quasi-solid-state lithium-ion battery that offers enhanced stability, safety, and a longer lifespan. Technological advancements have driven the widespread adoption of ...