Failure Event - US, NY, East Hampton - 31 May 2023
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Overview
Event Details
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| Location: | US, NY, East Hampton |
| Capacity (MW): | 5 |
| Capacity (MWh): | 40 |
| Battery Module: | LG Chem |
| Integrator: | Haugland Energy Group |
| Application: | Resiliency, Utility Peak Reduction |
| Installation: | Substation |
| Enclosure Type: | Building |
| Event Date: | 31 May 2023 |
| System Age (yr): | 4.8 |
| Extent of Damage: | |
| State During Accident: | Operational |
| Description: | A 'smoldering battery' was reported, closing down roads and stopping train service for about an hour until the fire was contained. NextEra reported that an internal sprinkler system contained the fire. |
| Source: | East Hampton Star |
| Additional Resources: | [https://www.27east.com/east-hampton-press/fire-shuts-down-east-hampton-energy-storage-batteries-2165549/ 27east Haugland Group NYSERDA Power Technology BESS Permit] |
- Note: Missing values in this table reflect unknowns.
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