Vistra withdraws application for battery storage project in California
Vistra is withdrawing its application for a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) facility at the old Morro Bay power plant.
The Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility, also known as the Elkhorn Battery, represents a significant advancement in the field of renewable energy. This facility is supported by PG&E and operated by Vistra Energy. It plays a key role in utilizing renewable resources through innovative technology.
But the Moss Landing incident has nevertheless focused utilities, regulators and lawmakers attention on lithium-ion battery safety. It could also create an opening for non-lithium energy storage technologies to compete, some experts say.
A fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing battery storage facility on Jan. 16, 2025. The image by Guy Churchward is licensed under CC BY 2.0 The U.S. energy storage industry finds itself at a crossroads in the aftermath of the January blaze at the 300-MW first phase of Vistra's Moss Landing energy storage facility near Santa Cruz, California.
Energy storage technologies, particularly lithium battery technology, are vital for the success of this facility. Lithium batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that store energy efficiently, making them commonly used in renewable energy systems.
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