Lithium-ion batteries are the new standard for everything from wireless devices to electric cars. However, these easy-to-charge batteries do not come without risks. Understanding how to prevent a lithium battery fire can help you stay safe and avoid thermal runaway fires like the one that happened in Moss Landing, CA, where residents were evacuated due...
Moss Landing Fire
The rise of clean energy has increased reliance on lithium-ion batteries, which now power everything from consumer electronics to massive energy storage facilities like the Vistra Energy Storage Facility in Moss Landing, California. While these batteries offer efficiency and scalability, they also carry serious risks that can lead to uncontrollable fires. The recent incidents in...
The Moss Landing community and surrounding areas of Monterey County have been deeply affected by the recent fires at the Vistra Energy Storage Facility, one of the largest lithium-ion battery sites in the world. The incidents early this year forced the evacuation of over a thousand residents. They raised serious concerns about the health risks...