Failure Event - UK, Rainworth - 1 May 2026
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Overview
Event Details
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| Location: | UK, Rainworth |
| Capacity (MW): | 7 |
| Capacity (MWh): | |
| Battery Module: | NMC |
| Integrator: | |
| Application: | Frequency regulation and grid support services |
| Installation: | Rural |
| Enclosure Type: | Container |
| Event Date: | 1 May 2026 |
| System Age (yr): | 9 |
| Extent of Damage: | |
| State During Accident: | |
| Description: | A fire occurred in a BESS container at the Rufford Battery Energy Storage System. The 7 MW BESS is colocated with 500 kW of reciprocating engines. |
| Root Cause: | |
| Failed Element: | |
| Source: | BBC |
| Additional Resources: | Rufford Battery Energy Storage System, UK |
- Note: Missing values in this table reflect unknowns.
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