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The Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California experienced a major fire on January 16, 2025, marking its fourth incident since 2021. This latest fire burned for five days, destroying about 80% of the facility’s batteries and leading to the evacuation of over 1,000 local residents. The incident has sparked debates about the safety of large-scale lithium-ion battery storage facilities and prompted calls for improved regulations. Key points:

This was the largest fire at the facility to date, with previous incidents being smaller or classified as overheating events.
No injuries were reported, and air quality monitoring showed no significant public health risks.
The incident has led to the introduction of Assembly Bill 303, aimed at increasing local control over battery storage site locations.
While seen as a setback, experts believe it’s unlikely to significantly hinder California’s energy storage industry, though it may lead to stricter safety standards and design reevaluations.

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