debut: 12/26/07
34,325 runs
Gets more interesting by the day.
Now they're reporting that fire broke out at one of the world's largest battery storage plants.
A major fire at one of the world's largest battery storage plants was a 'wake-up call' for the industry, official says
A major fire broke out Thursday at one of the world's largest battery storage plants.
The facility — in Moss Landing in northern California — stores energy for general use as part of the state grid and is a significant part of California's clean energy efforts.
Officials in Monterey County said it caught fire Thursday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders for over 2,000 people. County officials said at a press conference Friday that the fire caused no injuries or deaths and that most of the fire is now extinguished.
The facility — in Moss Landing in northern California — stores energy for general use as part of the state grid and is a significant part of California's clean energy efforts.
Officials in Monterey County said it caught fire Thursday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders for over 2,000 people. County officials said at a press conference Friday that the fire caused no injuries or deaths and that most of the fire is now extinguished.
Looks like Gov Newsom's resolve to 'Clean Energy' is challenged from various angles.
