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What happened at APS battery storage?
A new report, commissioned by APS, reveals what led up to the explosion at one of their battery storage facilities on April 19, 2019. SURPRISE, AZ — A new report, commissioned by APS, reveals what led up to the explosion at one of their battery storage facilities on April 19, 2019.
What happened at APS Energy Storage Facility in Surprise AZ?
On April 19, 2019, a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) fire and explosion occurred at an APS (Arizona Public Service) energy storage facility in Surprise, Arizona. The facility housed lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery modules, which experienced thermal runaway, leading to the release of flammable gases and a subsequent explosion. Firefighter Response
Did a cell defect cause APS battery explosion?
Battery maker LG Chem disputed a claim in an Arizona Public Service (APS) July report identifying an internal cell defect as the root cause of the April 2019 explosion at APS’s McMicken battery energy storage facility in Surprise, Ariz.
Does APs have a battery storage facility in Arizona?
APS said they have two other large battery storage facilities in Arizona, but since the explosion, they have taken both out of service until the report's recommendations can be implemented. Meanwhile, Surprise Fire is still conducting its investigation into the explosion. You can read the full report here.
Did APS fire cause a lithium-ion battery explosion?
Commissioner Sandra Kennedy raised concerns in August 2019 about the use of lithium-ion battery chemistry in the wake of the APS fire. Her office did not respond to a request for comment. LG Chem disputes APS's claim that a battery cell failure initiated an April 2019 explosion, alleging an external heat source is the root cause.
What will APs do if APS exploded?
APS last year announced plans to install about $1 billion in dozens more batteries like the one that exploded. The batteries will capture and store surplus energy, mostly from solar power plants and rooftop solar panels, and use it in the evening when the sun sets and solar panels stop making electricity.