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America's Oil Country Increasingly Runs on Renewables

Texas improved its energy grid stability in summer 2023 due to increased solar farms and battery storage capacity.

Moss Landing battery fire: Crews begin first step in clean-up of burned out facility

The Moss Landing battery storage plant cleanup is underway following a major fire that raised safety concerns about battery technology in California.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Fire at one of the world's largest battery plants forces evacuations in California

A major fire at a California battery storage plant led to the evacuation of hundreds and raised safety concerns about lithium batteries.

East Bay (California)

Huge fire at Moss Landing battery plant spurs evacuations, road closures, sends out plumes of toxic smoke

A major fire at a battery storage plant in Moss Landing led to mandatory evacuations and raised safety concerns for local residents.

California

Battery-powered California faces lower blackout risk this summer

California expects to avoid rolling blackouts this summer due to new solar plants and batteries added to the grid, boosting reliability.

The state has significantly increased its electricity resources since 2020, with a focus on solar and battery storage.

8 months ago

California

A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

California's power grid improved due to a boom in battery storage, preventing rolling blackouts during record heat waves.

Giant battery projects resolve renewable energy's shortcoming by storing solar power for later use.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

America's Oil Country Increasingly Runs on Renewables

Texas improved its energy grid stability in summer 2023 due to increased solar farms and battery storage capacity.

Moss Landing battery fire: Crews begin first step in clean-up of burned out facility

The Moss Landing battery storage plant cleanup is underway following a major fire that raised safety concerns about battery technology in California.

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Fire at one of the world's largest battery plants forces evacuations in California

A major fire at a California battery storage plant led to the evacuation of hundreds and raised safety concerns about lithium batteries.

East Bay (California)

Huge fire at Moss Landing battery plant spurs evacuations, road closures, sends out plumes of toxic smoke

A major fire at a battery storage plant in Moss Landing led to mandatory evacuations and raised safety concerns for local residents.

California

Battery-powered California faces lower blackout risk this summer

California expects to avoid rolling blackouts this summer due to new solar plants and batteries added to the grid, boosting reliability.

The state has significantly increased its electricity resources since 2020, with a focus on solar and battery storage.

fromwww.montereyherald.com

8 months ago

California

A game changer': How giant batteries are making California's power grid stronger, and reducing the risk of blackouts during heat waves

California's power grid improved due to a boom in battery storage, preventing rolling blackouts during record heat waves.

Giant battery projects resolve renewable energy's shortcoming by storing solar power for later use.

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Environment

Testing continues at site of Moss Landing battery plant fire, headway made in delinking process

Current cleanup poses no risk to public health.

Battery delinking process aims to prevent fire risks.

Additional flare-ups may still occur during recovery.

Demolition of the facility is expected to take months.

NYC startup

fromNew York Post

NYC neighborhood could become 'mini Chernobyl' if new battery buildings are built: residents

Residents are concerned that new battery-storage facilities could pose serious fire and chemical leak hazards.

#tesla

Toronto startup

Tesla partners up to expand Virtual Power Plant program in Texas

Tesla partners with GVEC to expand Virtual Power Plant program in Texas for grid stability.

Cars

Tesla Megafactory construction plan gets approval

Tesla received approval to construct a Megafactory in China, set for trial production in 2024 with a 40 GWh capacity, aiming to enhance global Megapack sales.

Toronto startup

Tesla partners up to expand Virtual Power Plant program in Texas

Tesla partners with GVEC to expand Virtual Power Plant program in Texas for grid stability.

Cars

Tesla Megafactory construction plan gets approval

Tesla received approval to construct a Megafactory in China, set for trial production in 2024 with a 40 GWh capacity, aiming to enhance global Megapack sales.

more#tesla

A powder keg: Lawsuit claims Texas company knowingly built dangerous battery plant at Moss Landing, leading to major toxic fire

Vistra's negligence in safety led to a devastating battery fire at Moss Landing, prompting multiple lawsuits.

The company's rushed construction and improper battery storage practices raised significant safety concerns.

#california

California

California utilities commission proposes new standards for battery storage facilities

New standards for battery storage facilities are being proposed due to recent fire incidents in California.

SF politics

Residents urged to stay inside after another fire burns at Moss Landing battery facility

Residents near Moss Landing Harbor were advised to stay indoors due to smoke from a battery storage facility fire.

California

California utilities commission proposes new standards for battery storage facilities

New standards for battery storage facilities are being proposed due to recent fire incidents in California.

SF politics

Residents urged to stay inside after another fire burns at Moss Landing battery facility

Residents near Moss Landing Harbor were advised to stay indoors due to smoke from a battery storage facility fire.

NY residents rebel against battery storage plants for wind, solar power as going green goes south: 'Playing with fire'

Local opposition undermines New York's green initiatives as towns ban construction of Battery Energy Storage Systems vital for renewable energy plans.

fromBusiness Insider

A huge fire broke out at one of the world's largest battery storage plants in California

A significant fire at California's Moss Landing Power Plant has prompted evacuation orders and highlights ongoing safety issues at the facility.

#solar-energy

OMG science

Utah's rPlus Energies breaks ground on Tesla Megapack battery system

The Green River Energy Center is set to be one of the largest solar-plus-storage facilities in the U.S., promoting sustainable energy and local job creation.

fromZDNET

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - and it's $700 off for Black Friday

Solar generators capture and store solar energy for portable power solutions.

The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus is a versatile solar generator with significant capacity.

Expandable battery packs allow for increased energy storage.

OMG science

Utah's rPlus Energies breaks ground on Tesla Megapack battery system

The Green River Energy Center is set to be one of the largest solar-plus-storage facilities in the U.S., promoting sustainable energy and local job creation.

fromZDNET

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

This portable battery station can power your home for two weeks - and it's $700 off for Black Friday

Solar generators capture and store solar energy for portable power solutions.

The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus is a versatile solar generator with significant capacity.

Expandable battery packs allow for increased energy storage.

more#solar-energy