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Tesla wants to put lithium batteries on rail, trade union strongly opposed http://dlvr.it/TKRS36 #Business #ElonMusk #Lithiumbatteries #RailNews

IATA urges action against rogue shippers as undeclared lithium batteries pose serious risks to aircraft and passenger safety.

www.adwhssolutions.com

#iata #lithiumbatteries #aviationsafety #aircargorisk #adwhs #adwhssolutions #aroundwithus

More investigations and 3 lawsuits since massive lithium battery storage facility in January at former PG&E facility in Moss Landing, California.
#MossLanding #batterystorage #lithiumbatteries #fires
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/27/a-powder-keg-lawsuit-claims-texas-company-knowingly-built-dangerous-battery-plant-at-moss-landing-leading-to-major-toxic-fire/?share=fdsalreoryxrmoggrlpc

March 5 update from District 2 Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church on the Moss Landing battery fire.

“Current monitoring focuses on hydrogen fluoride and particulate matter, but traditional air quality indexes measure ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particle pollution —not heavy metals. However, when batteries burn, it is reasonable to assume that small heavy metal particles are released into the air.”

https://mailchi.mp/co/supervisor-churchs-march-2025-newsletter

#MontereyCounty #MossLanding #BatteryFire #energy #EnergyStorage #LithiumBatteries #LocalGovernment #LocalControl

New lease model to chop up-front flow battery manufacturing costs

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/05/new-flow-battery-venture-joins-red-blue-states-in-common-cause/

#battery #batteries #flowbattery #flowbatteries #vanadiumbattery #vanadiumflowbattery #energystorage #vanadium #batterysupplychain #domesticsupplychains #batterymanufacturing #renewableenergy #energytransition #lithiumbatteries #windstorage #solarstorage

New lease model to chop up-front flow battery manufacturing costs

https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/05/new-flow-battery-venture-joins-red-blue-states-in-common-cause/

Jan 23 update from District 2 Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church on the Moss Landing battery fire.

https://mailchi.mp/co/mosslandingbatteryfire-update2?e=68a4a27afc

#MontereyCounty #MossLanding #BatteryFire #energy #EnergyStorage #LithiumBatteries #LocalGovernment #LocalControl

Making an electric car battery, minus China
#ElectricVehicles #LithiumBatteries #EnergyTransition #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #BatteryTechnology #China #SupplyChain #EnergyIndependence #EVRevolution #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #TechInnovation
https://the-14.com/making-an-electric-car-battery-minus-china/

Bad news about lithium batteries yet another big fire destroyed a large concrete building holding some 300 MW of whose batteries I wonder, LG Chem again?

#lithiumbatteries,#lithium ternary, #notlithiumP04! ##greenenergy, #notsogreen
#https://www.newscientist.com/article/2464625-fire-at-worlds-largest-battery-facility-is-a-clean-energy-setback/

So, a #BatteryEnergyStorageSystem is in the works a few miles from where we live -- on the #SacoRiver. The local fire departments are already working on keeping on top of an incident if one happens, and knowing what to do if a #LithiumBatteryFire breaks out (the area where we live was mostly burned down in 1947, so fires are a big deal around here). It's something to be aware of. #LithiumBatteries aren't the saviors they are being made out to be. We need to invest in #SodiumIonBatteries and #SaltWaterBatteries and anything BUT #Lithium at this point -- ASAP!
#NoLithiumMining #LithiumBatteryFires

@Leefellerguy Is this what you were referring to?

Fire erupts in southeast #Missouri at one of world’s largest #lithium-ion battery facilities

By: Allison Kite - October 30, 2024

https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/fire-erupts-in-southeast-missouri-at-one-of-worlds-largest-lithium-ion-battery-facilities/
#LithiumBatteries #LithiumBatteryFires

#Wales - Explosion fears over proposed huge battery farm

by Dafydd Evans, BBC News, January 16, 2025

"Concerns about fires and explosions have been raised over plans to build one of the UK largest #BatteryFarms.

"The Ynni Celyn project would create a 1,000MW #BatteryEnergyStorageSystem (BESS) site on green fields above the village of #Gwyddelwern in #Denbighshire.

"A public meeting will be held on Thursday, with some residents concerned about the safety of the site and potential #EnvironmentalDamage.

"Developer #NatPower said safety was 'paramount' and only about a third of the 75 acre site would house batteries.

"BESS are being built across the UK to help balance the electricity grid, which is becoming increasingly powered by #renewables.

"The systems hold electricity generated from renewable sources such as wind turbines and solar farms.

"Plans for the site, close to the #ClwydianHills and a planned new #NationalPark, were recently shown to the community.

"Dr Kevin Sharp lives near the proposed site and said it could create a 'potential catastrophe'.

"He added said: 'We know that these batteries can catch fire, explode and emit lots of very #ToxicGases.

"'I don't think anyone can guarantee the safety of everybody around here, should there be an incident.'

"'A small chance of a bad thing is an unacceptable risk for the people who live locally.'

"Demand for electricity is expected to double in Wales by 2050 as efforts to reduce carbon emissions continue and BESS sites are seen as providing a stable and reliable supply.

"Similarly sized projects are being built or have been approved.

"However, fires and explosions have been reported around the world including one at a 20MW site in #Liverpool in 2020.

"Jamie Corry also lives close to the site and said it was unsuitable due to the 'shocking' access for the fire service."

It's a bit pricey ($2600 USD), but an #eBike with a #LithiumBattery can go for anywhere between $500 and $2000.

Meet the #PiPop, the #ElectricBike you never need to charge (because it has no #battery)

It's like a regular bike, but better

By Bruce Brown Published July 26, 2024

"Electric bikes are hot and getting hotter in the U.S. In response, e-bike manufacturers frequently introduce new models, all powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. French manufacturer Pi-Pop breaks from traditional electric bike design by using a power source you never need to recharge.

"The eponymous Pi-Pop electric bicycle, now in the third generation, gets riding power assistance from a #supercapacitor that charges while you ride. Like most electric cars, e-bikes with geared or direct drive hubs can regain energy on the go from regeneration while braking. An electric motor reverses energy flow during regeneration, directing the flow back into a battery.

"With Pi-Pop e-bikes, which do not have batteries, regeneration is the only way the onboard supercapacitor gains energy. According to the company, a rider pedaling a Pi-Pop e-bike on flat ground regenerates moderate energy by using a small portion of the rider’s pedaling power to recharge the supercapacitor. Riding the bike downhill when the rider doesn’t need to pedal as hard to maintain speed regenerates more energy than flat ground travel. Applying the Pi-Pop’s brakes restores the greatest energy to the supercapacitor.

"Supercapacitors have several advantages over batteries, primarily charging and discharging speeds and life span. Supercapacitors can store and release energy ten times faster than batteries. Rechargeable batteries have an expected cycle life of 500 to 10,000 charges, but a supercapacitor can be recharged millions of times. Batteries can deliver power over a more extended period between recharging. Still, the superior speed with which a supercapacitor recharges through regeneration can eliminate the need to plug into a power supply.

Reliability of the Pi-Pop

"With the Pi-Pop’s supercapacitor energy regeneration system, there’s no question of range per charge because the e-bike recharges when you’re pedaling or braking. You’ll only use more energy than you regenerate when pedaling uphill.

"The Pi-Pop conforms to the European standard for Level I e-bikes, which means the maximum speed is limited to 25 KMPH (15.5 MPH) with power-assisted pedaling only. The Pi-Pop has no twist or thumb throttle, so you’ll need to pedal for power assistance. The bike’s Aikema electric motor and regenerator are rated at 250 watts and 45 Newton meters of torque. That may not seem like much power, but it’s appropriate given the bike’s roughly 48-pound weight and low-by-U.S.-standards top speed.

"You can shift through seven gears with a Shimano RevoShift shifter and a Shimano Tourney derailleur, all brand-name parts. The adjustable Zoom front fork has up to 45mm travel, which is certainly enough for a bike that won’t be used as an electric mountain bike and rock jumper. The Tektro mechanical disc brakes with 180mm disc rotors are more than adequate.

"The Pi-Pop bike is available in one size with a step-through aluminum frame in white with green accents. There are no other frame sizes, styles, or color choices. Fenders, mudflaps, a kickstand, a headlamp, and a rear rack are all standard.

"If an e-bike that never needs recharging is appealing, you can only buy the Pi-Pop at the company factory on the banks of the Loire River in Olivet, France. The price is 2,450 euros or about $2,600 U.S."

https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/pi-pop-e-bike-no-battery/
#Bicycles #BikePower #NoLithiumMining
No #LithiumBatteries

@Thebratdragon It seems the #Tesla batteries were involved in the fire. And it seems that #PacificGasAndElectric also had a hand in "ensuring safety" at the facility. And they want to keep #DiabloCanyonNuclearPlant going? smh

"This is not the plant's first fire; it experienced another in September 2022, when an individual battery storage unit rose in flames.

"Operations resumed in December 2022 after the Energy Safety Response Group (ESRG), a third-party energy safety consultant, finalized a review of the situation. PG&E, in conjunction with Tesla, the battery provider, 'implemented corrective actions and conducted extensive system testing,' as PG&E announced.

"The exact cause of the current incident at the plant remains uncertain. Still, ESRG's 2022 report identified that last year's fire was sparked by 'an equipment installation issue resulting in water ingress caused the battery's cells to overheat and catch fire,' according to the press release.

"Due to the blaze, #Highway1 near the site has been shut down, as reported by KION concerning the California Highway Patrol."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/tesla-battery-storage-plant-fire-erupts-as-residents-told-to-shelter-in-place/ar-AA1xlUae
#MossLandingPowerPlant #MontereyCounty #BESSfires #LithiumBatteries #LithiumBatteryFires #MossLanding

Not to mention possible #hacking of operating systems -- you know, like the electronic devices in Lebanon?

"The root causes of #BESSfires and explosions can be attributed to a variety of factors, such as:

- Improper design is often a significant issue, where systems may not be sufficiently engineered to withstand operational stresses or may lack essential safety measures.

- Manufacturing defects can also play a critical role, as flaws in the production process may lead to issues during operation.

- Incorrect installation practices can result in connections that are not secure or that lead to short circuits.

- Incompatible components within the systems can further exacerbate risks by causing malfunctions.

- Failures during normal operations—such as overcharging, overheating, or errors in the battery management system—can lead to hazardous situations. These failures may arise from external factors like extreme weather, physical damage, or human errors, including inadequate maintenance.

"It’s important to note that failures can occur in different components of the BESS. While the batteries themselves often receive the most attention with respect to safety concerns, other critical aspects, such as control systems, transformers, fire suppression systems, and cooling mechanisms, can also play significant roles in influencing the overall safety of the system.

"For instance, if control systems are not programmed or calibrated correctly, they may fail to monitor and manage battery performance effectively, leading to overheating or even thermal runaway. Similarly, inadequately designed fire suppression systems may not activate promptly in the event of a fire, allowing the situation to escalate. Additionally, ineffective cooling mechanisms can contribute to excessive heat buildup."

https://www.gexcon.com/blog/battery-energy-storage-system-bess-fire-and-explosion-prevention/
#LithiumBattery #LithiumBatteries #LithiumBatteryFires

BESS Failure Incident Database

The database compiles information about stationary battery energy storage system (BESS) failure incidents. There are two tables in this database:

- Stationary Energy Storage Failure Incidents – this table tracks utility-scale and commercial and industrial (C&I) failures.
- Other Storage Failure Incidents – this table tracks incidents that do not fit the criteria for the first table. This could include failures involving the manufacturing, transportation, storage, and recycling of energy storage.

Residential energy storage system failures are not currently tracked.

If you would like to be notified when a new event is added to this database or are interested in other EPRI energy storage safety research resources and opportunities please reach out to Storage-Safety@epri.com. For more information on energy storage safety, visit the Storage Safety Wiki Page.

The BESS Failure Incident Database was initiated in 2021 as part of a wider suite of BESS safety research after the concentration of lithium ion BESS fires in South Korea and the Surprise, AZ, incident in the US. The database was created to inform energy storage industry stakeholders and the public on BESS failures.

Alrighty then. In addition to some suggestions from folks for topics for this week's #SolarPunkSunday, I'm going to spend some time researching and posting about #LithiumBattery alternatives -- and yes, there are some out there!
#LithiumBatteries #LithiumBatteryFire #Lithium #NoLithiumMining

So yeah. What's going on with battery storage that doesn't involve #Lithium? I think we need to get that figured out --ASAP!
#LithiumBatteryFire #LithiumBatteries #LithiumFire

"The [#LithiumBatteryFire], which is more than 300 miles away from and totally unrelated to the Southern California wildfires, was 'raging out of control Thursday night, sending up huge flames and clouds of hazardous black smoke,' according to local news reports.

"It was reported at the #MossLandingPowerPlant located in northern #MontereyCounty around 3 p.m.

"Evacuations of about 1,500 people were ordered for the area, and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office called other agencies in the county to help with the emergency.

"The facility, owned by #VistraEnergy, a Texas company, is one of the largest #BatteryStorage plants in the world, The Mercury News reported. It holds tens of thousands of #LithiumBatteries, which are used to store electricity generated from #SolarPower.

"'There’s no way to sugarcoat it. This is a disaster, is what it is,' Monterey County Supervisor Glen Church told KSBW-TV. 'This is extremely disconcerting.'

"The plant is located on the site of a now-shuttered 1950s-era PG&E Moss Landing natural gas plant, which was converted into a BESS facility in 2020. The site can store a total of 750 megawatts of energy, which is sold to PG&E, The Mercury News reported. A separate 182-megawatt battery storage plant that has 256 #Tesla '#Megapack' battery packs is also located on the north side of the site. According to The Mercury News, that facility did not appear to be burning.

"The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but past reports indicate that this is the third fire at the facility."

#California #SanFrancisco #LithiumFire #Airquality #ToxicAir

Very concerning considering the LA fires’ assessments are pending. And California has created very strict rules governing industrial battery storage. #lithiumbatteries #industrialbatteries #batterystorage #fires #MossLanding #evacuation #ElkhornSlough
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/16/moss-landing-power-plant-fire-evacuations-road-closures/

#LithiumBatteries

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