Failure Event - Australia, Victoria, Moorabool - 30 Jul 2021
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Overview
Event Details
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| Location: | Australia, Victoria, Moorabool |
| Capacity (MW): | 300 |
| Capacity (MWh): | 450 |
| Battery Module: | Tesla [NMC] |
| Integrator: | Tesla |
| Application: | Grid Stability |
| Installation: | Rural |
| Enclosure Type: | Integrated products |
| Event Date: | 30 July 2021 |
| System Age (yr): | 0 |
| Extent of Damage: | Fire |
| State During Accident: | Construction, Commissioning |
| Description: | The thermal event started in one Megapack and propagated to another. Two adjacent megapacks were damaged by thermal radiation from the fire. This event occurred during commissioning, when the Megapack was switched to off-line service mode. The resulting shutdown of telemetry systems, battery cooling system, and battery protection system led to a loss of visibility on the Megapack's condition, alarming, and other prevention/mitigation functionalities. |
| Root Cause: | Integration, Construction, or Assembly |
| Failed Element: | Balance of plant |
| Source: | Investigation Report |
| Additional Resources: | ABC News |
- Note: Missing values in this table reflect unknowns.
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