Failure Event - US, NY, Chaumont - 27 Jul 2023

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Overview

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Location: US, NY, Chaumont
Capacity (MW): 5
Capacity (MWh): 15
Battery Module: General Electric
Integrator: Convergent Energy and Power
Application: Solar Integration
Installation: Rural
Enclosure Type: Container
Event Date: 27 July 2023
System Age (yr): 0.4
Extent of Damage:
State During Accident: Operational
Description: Fire was reported in an outdoor storage facility co-located with solar PV. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding community within 1 mile of the facility.
Root Cause: Design
Failed Element: Controls
Source: 7 News WWNYTV
Additional Resources: Convergent
NYSERDA
Spectrum Local News
7 News WWNYTV
Note: Missing values in this table reflect unknowns.

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