‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.
Battery storage plant catches fire in California, forcing state’s latest evacuations: ‘This is a disaster’
A massive blaze erupted at one of the world’s largest lithium battery storage facilities in wildfire-ravaged California, forcing some 1,500 residents to evacuate their homes as toxic smoke filled the air.
Environmental concerns still loom over Northern California lithium battery facility fire
As the fire lithium battery storage facility that led to evacuations in Moss Landing last week continues to smolder days later, concerns are being raised about the impacts to the surrounding environment.
'Terrifying': Monterey County declares emergency after massive lithium battery plant fire
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency following the massive blaze that has residents and officials concerned.
Northern California lithium battery storage plant catches fire — and it’s not the first time
The blaze broke out late Thursday at the Monterey County plant that stores and sells power to Pacific Gas & Electric.
Tech’s ‘Three-Mile Island’ Moment: Lithium Battery Storage Catches Fire
This recent fire highlights not only the immediate environmental effects but also the long-term implications for the role of ...
Van Zandt County seeks Trump's support for unwanted foreign-owned lithium battery storage
Citizens of Van Zandt County are going to new heights to bring awareness to the safety concerns surrounding the 100-megawatt ...
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County official calls huge Northern California lithium battery storage fire a "Three Mile Island" event for emerging industry
The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local ...
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Fire Probe Starts at Big Calif. Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Site
that ravaged one of the world’s largest battery energy storage facilities, investigators have begun an onsite probe of the cause. The blaze that began Jan. 16 destroyed most of a 300-MW lithium ...
Lithium battery plant fire sparks change in energy storage measures
Over the last week, firefighters have fought some of the largest wildfires in Los Angeles, burning down hundreds of homes – ...
Burning Teslas, fried battery storage systems add to toxic mix hindering LA wildfire cleanup
Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the ...
Lithium-sulfur batteries could make your batteries last for longer than ever!
High-performance Li-S batteries could play a transformative role in renewable energy storage systems, enabling efficient ...
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Researchers extend next-gen battery lifespan by 750% — here's the surprising material that made it possible
"The battery retained 93.3% of its capacity even after 300 charge-discharge cycles." Researchers extend next-gen battery ...