Failure Event - US, CA, Parkfield - 30 Aug 2025

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Overview

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Location: US, CA, Parkfield
Capacity (MW): 60
Capacity (MWh): 240
Battery Module: NMC
Integrator: Tesla
Application: Solar integration
Installation: Solar + storage
Enclosure Type: Container
Event Date: 30 August 2025
System Age (yr): 4
Extent of Damage: 4 out of 84 Megapacks damaged
State During Accident:
Description: A fire occurred at the California Flats Energy Storage Project, which is co-located with a 208 MW solar plant. The fire damaged 4 out of 84 Megapacks. 5 residences within a 2-mile radius were evacuated. The fire was allowed to burn out under controlled conditions.
Root Cause:
Failed Element:
Source: Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Additional Resources: Energy Storage News
Arevon Energy
Note: Missing values in this table reflect unknowns.

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