In the wake of the recent fire at Vistra Corporation's Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility, the California Public Utilities Commission has proposed new standards for battery energy storage facilities.

Dozens of people were evacuated Thursday when a lithium-ion battery sparked a fire at a Wallkill apartment, officials say. Firefighters say 75 people were evacuated for several hours and that everyone got out safely.

This recent fire highlights not only the immediate environmental effects but also the long-term implications for the role of lithium-ion technology in renewable energy.

As South African policy makers consider procuring expensive battery storage plants, they should be mindful of the fact that their proper functioning cannot be guaranteed.

Battery / EV Metals Price BMI Lithium Carbonate, EXW China, >=99.2% Li2CO3 10,700 BMI Lithium Hydroxide, EXW China, >=56.5% LiOH 9,625 BMI Cobalt Sulphate, EXW China, >20.5% Co 3,554 BMI Nickel Sulphate, EXW China, >22% Ni 3,583 BMI Flake Graphite, FOB China, -100 Mesh, 94-95% C 435

The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny to the emerging industry's safety practices.

A study reveals carrageenan as an effective binder for lithium-sulfur batteries, enhancing performance with eco-friendly, water-based electrode fabrication.

Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:LIT – Free Report) by 50.0% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Vuslat Bayoglu The year started on a setback note for the energy transition: one of the world’s largest lithium-ion batteries, central to the storage of intermittent solar and wind power, was gutted by fire.

The EV industry is poised to embrace the recycling and repurposing of EV batteries. But huge bottlenecks would need to be cleared before that market takes off.