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Moss Landing Battery Fire Flare-Up Reignites California Safety Concerns
environment20 days ago

Moss Landing Battery Fire Flare-Up Reignites California Safety Concerns

A Friday flare-up at the Moss Landing battery storage facility rekindled safety fears two years after a major fire, with roughly 1,200 charged modules smoldering and prompting a shelter-in-place order that was later lifted. The incident underscores ongoing questions about safety standards and oversight as California expands its large battery storage fleet, while regulators and the plant operator Vistra pursue investigations and researchers report potential environmental and health exposures near the site.

via CalMatters|
#battery-storage#california-energy-policy#environment
Moss Landing battery storage fire triggers shelter-in-place and road closures
public-safety21 days ago

Moss Landing battery storage fire triggers shelter-in-place and road closures

Firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant’s north side early Friday, triggering shelter-in-place orders for nearby areas as CAL FIRE and the EPA monitor air quality; Dolan Road is closed between Highway 1 and Via Tanques Road and traffic on Highway 1 is affected, while local schools are sheltering indoors. The Moss Landing site includes large battery storage facilities, including a Vistra Energy unit with a history of battery fires, and cleanup is ongoing.

via ksbw.com|
#battery-storage#cal-fire#highway-1
Waratah battery proves grid-rescue role with 700-850 MW tests in NSW
energy26 days ago

Waratah battery proves grid-rescue role with 700-850 MW tests in NSW

Australia’s Waratah battery in New South Wales demonstrated its grid-safety role by delivering about 700 MW for two hours and then pulling roughly 850 MW, marking its second full‑power test in three days after a transformer failure sidelined it for almost a year. The tests rely on a System Integrity Protection Scheme to relieve stressed transmission lines by coordinating with nearby generators, showing batteries as real-time grid valves rather than mere price arbitrage assets. A replacement transformer was energized in September after the 2025 failure, and the project aims to bolster the grid as coal plants retire and more wind/solar reach cities.

via Autonocion.com|
#australia#battery-storage#energy
Battery Storage Boom Keeps California Powered Through Record Heat
energy28 days ago

Battery Storage Boom Keeps California Powered Through Record Heat

California avoided rolling outages during the hottest August on record thanks to a rapid expansion of battery storage that stores solar energy for peak demand, integration with a broader Western grid, and a growing share of renewables. Storage capacity has grown from less than 100 MW in 2020 to over 17,000 MW today, with a goal of 20,000–25,000 MW by 2045 as the state reduces natural gas use and relies more on solar, wind, and other clean energy. Public safety measures remain for extreme conditions, but the grid has become more resilient overall, reducing the need for Flex Alerts or rolling outages.

via Los Angeles Times|
#battery-storage#california#energy
US battery storage hits a record 20.2 GWh in Q2 2026
energy1 month ago

US battery storage hits a record 20.2 GWh in Q2 2026

US battery storage surged to a record 20.2 GWh in Q2 2026, lifting H1 2026 to 30.8 GWh (up 23% YoY) as utility-scale projects dominated with about 18 GWh, led by Arizona’s 6.2 GWh, with Texas at 3.8 GWh and California at 3.6 GWh. About 44% of utility-scale capacity was paired with solar and 56% was standalone. Residential storage declined 27% in Q2 after the 25D tax credit expired, while commercial/storage grew and Tesla opened a Texas Megafactory producing 50 GWh/year Megapacks. Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and SEIA raised their outlooks, forecasting ~683 GWh by 2030 and ~71 GWh for 2026 (roughly 20% above 2025). Notably, ~74% of Q2 capacity was installed in states that Trump won in 2024.

via Electrek|
#battery-storage#benchmark-mineral-intelligence#energy
California's solar surge outpaces natural gas in 2026
energy3 months ago

California's solar surge outpaces natural gas in 2026

U.S. EIA data show CAISO utility-scale solar generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days from January to May 2026, with solar output up 21% vs 2024 and gas down 60%. Solar capacity reached about 25 GW and battery storage 16 GW, while natural gas capacity stayed around 29 GW. Despite a 7% rise in electricity demand, total CAISO net generation fell 19% as imports from hydropower and the new SunZia wind project in New Mexico offset domestic generation, and several capacity retirements occurred, including a 300 MW battery facility after a 2025 fire.

via Electrek|
#battery-storage#caiso#california
Europe’s Heatwave Triggers Negative Prices as Solar Surges
business4 months ago

Europe’s Heatwave Triggers Negative Prices as Solar Surges

Europe's heatwave boosted solar output, pushing some wholesale electricity prices below zero as solar met a large share of midday demand. The episode shows how surging renewables can depress prices even as grid and storage constraints limit benefits, with wind and hydro also pressured by heat. Analysts say expanding battery storage and upgrading the grid are essential to manage negative pricing and potential bill impacts.

via Euronews.com|
#battery-storage#business#grid-capacity
Snoqualmie Battery Storage Plan Moves Forward Amid Local Pushback
local5 months ago

Snoqualmie Battery Storage Plan Moves Forward Amid Local Pushback

A proposed 45-acre lithium-ion battery storage facility near Snoqualmie Ridge is moving into King County’s environmental review, despite neighborhood opposition over safety concerns and limited public input, with Jupiter Power submitting a permit application after adjusting the process and arguing the project would support renewable energy, local jobs, and tax revenue.

via KOMO|
#battery-storage#jupiter-power#king-county
US Battery Storage Boom Reshapes the Grid in 2025
energy7 months ago

US Battery Storage Boom Reshapes the Grid in 2025

The US installed a record 57 GWh of new energy storage in 2025—roughly 30% more than 2024—with growth fueled by standalone and behind-the-meter deployments. SEIA projects about 70 GWh more in 2026, and Texas is on track to lead storage installations, potentially surpassing California. The boom persists despite a renewables-hostile federal stance and risks from supply chains and policy shifts, underscoring a shift toward a more resilient, battery-driven grid as demand rises.

via WIRED|
#battery-storage#energy#energy-storage
Ford faces $19.5B loss, cancels F-150 Lightning, shifts to hybrids
business9 months ago

Ford faces $19.5B loss, cancels F-150 Lightning, shifts to hybrids

Ford is shifting its strategy from fully electric vehicles to focus more on hybrids and energy storage, dropping the all-electric F-150 Lightning and reassigning its EV investments, resulting in nearly $20 billion in charges through 2027. The move aims to align with customer demand for affordable, versatile vehicles and adapt to changing regulations, with plans to make 50% of its global volume hybrids or extended-range EVs by 2030, and to profitably develop its EV business by 2029.

via Axios|
#battery-storage#business#electric-vehicles
States Accelerate Clean Energy Initiatives Amid Federal Retreat
energy1 year ago

States Accelerate Clean Energy Initiatives Amid Federal Retreat

Despite efforts by the Trump administration to slow renewable energy development through policy and permit restrictions, the sector is experiencing a surge in installations driven by companies rushing to utilize expiring federal tax credits, leading to a record pipeline of solar, wind, and battery projects in the US, although future growth may slow down post-2027 and could result in higher energy prices.

via The New York Times|
#battery-storage#energy#renewable-energy