Several energy storage power station containers were burned

What happened at California's largest battery storage plant?

A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in California destroyed 300 megawatts of energy storage, forced 1200 area residents to evacuate and released smoke plumes that could pose a health threat to humans and wildlife.

What happened in the lithium battery energy storage system?

On 7th March 2017, a fire accident occurred in the lithium battery energy storage system of a power station in Shanxi province, China.

Is a fire a major setback for battery storage in California?

Or follow us on Google News! As if California was not suffering enough because of the horrific wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, a separate fire at the Moss Landing battery storage facility between Santa Cruz and Monterey could be a major setback for battery storage in the Golden State.

What happens if a battery catches on fire at a storage facility?

Each container will be separated by several feet. If a battery was to catch on fire at the storage facility, the smoke would not disperse into the air but remain inside the container, he said. In addition, the batteries are designed to comply with California’s safety guidelines and legislation.

What happened suddenly at the north power station?

While fire fighters were dealing with a fire in the south area power station, a sudden explosion occurred in the north area power station without a warning. This incident resulted in the death of 2 fire fighters, injury of 1 fire fighter, and the missing of 1 power station employee.

What happened at Moss Landing energy storage facility?

The fire started the afternoon of 16 January, burning through a concrete building full of lithium batteries at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Monterey county, California. Other buildings on the site, including more battery storage facilities and a natural gas plant, were not affected.