Failure Event - US, CA, Moss Landing - 13 Feb 2022
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Overview
Event Details
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| Location: | US, CA, Moss Landing |
| Capacity (MW): | 100 |
| Capacity (MWh): | 400 |
| Battery Module: | LG Energy Solution |
| Integrator: | |
| Application: | Solar Integration |
| Installation: | Power Plant |
| Enclosure Type: | Building |
| Event Date: | 13 February 2022 |
| System Age (yr): | 1 |
| Extent of Damage: | Burnt racks |
| State During Accident: | Operational |
| Description: | The water-based suppression system leaked and led to batteries shorting and smoking. Firefighters found about 10 melted battery racks. The suppression system contained the event without the need for outside assistance. This is the second incident at this facility. |
| Root Cause: | Integration, Construction, or Assembly |
| Failed Element: | Balance of plant |
| Source: | KSBW News |
| Additional Resources: | Vistra Corp |
- Note: Missing values in this table reflect unknowns.
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