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NYC parents

Community rallies to stop proposed lithium-ion battery storage site in Middle Village - QNS

Local residents oppose a proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility in Middle Village due to safety concerns, particularly regarding its impact on children.

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.

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.

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Environment

How Trump's Tariffs Could Hobble a U.S. Battery Boom

Trump's tariffs threaten U.S. battery industry growth and the reliability of renewable energy systems.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

7 months ago

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.

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.

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromwww.montereyherald.com

Environment

How Trump's Tariffs Could Hobble a U.S. Battery Boom

Trump's tariffs threaten U.S. battery industry growth and the reliability of renewable energy systems.

more#renewable-energy

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.

11 months ago

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.

11 months ago

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

California

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.

more#california

7 months ago

Cars

Tesla's Megafactory Shanghai construction surpasses key milestone

Tesla's Shanghai Megapack factory construction is over halfway complete, with production expected to start in early 2025.

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