World’s largest battery storage facility for power from solar panels burns and poisons nature reserve

 A fire at the Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility in Northern California, one of the largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities, has harmed a nearby nature reserve. The facility was created to store energy from solar panels for consumer use. Despite the fire being linked to renewable energy sources, environmental activists who typically oppose nuclear power have not voiced similar concerns about the damage caused by this renewable energy facility.

The fire broke out on January 16, 2025, and was largely extinguished by January 21, 2025. The cause is still under investigation. Scientists from San Jose State University found high levels of toxic heavy metals such as nickel, manganese, and cobalt in the soil near the facility, far exceeding normal levels. Initially, the Environmental Protection Agency and local authorities stated that no toxins were released, but this was later contradicted by ongoing research.

Dr. Ivano Aiello from San José State noted that these toxins are likely new and linked to the fire, as they were found in the top layer of soil. Local residents have reported health issues like headaches and nausea, leading to the formation of a Facebook group with nearly 3,000 members who are sharing concerns.

The affected area is the Elkhorn Slough, an important ecosystem, and the rise in heavy metal levels poses a serious risk to wildlife and the environment. The incident has not garnered significant national attention, partly because it involved solar energy storage; critics argue that the same individuals who oppose nuclear power for environmental reasons are silent on the potential harms of battery storage.

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