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The catastrophic fire at?Moss Landing battery storage facility—one of the world’s largest lithium-ion installation—has sent shockwaves through the renewable energy sector. On January 16, 2025, a 300-megawatt (MW) lithium-ion battery system erupted in flames, forcing the evacuation of?1,500 residents, closing highways, and releasing toxic smoke that lingered for days. The Stark Reality of the Moss Landing Fire - Scale & Impact: The fire destroyed 2% of California’s total storage capacity, disrupting grid reliability and delaying the state’s climate goals. - Safety Flaws: The facility’s?indoor design—repurposed from an old natural gas plant—accelerated fire spread due to limited barriers and outdated suppression systems. - Environmental Concerns: While air quality monitors detected no immediate health hazards, residents reported respiratory issues, and fears PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and heavy metals contaminating ecosystems. The Moss Landing fire highlights critical imperatives such as safer chemistry and system level design, and regulatory vigilance for stationary energy storage. At?UNIGRID Battery, we believe safety and performance are not mutually exclusive. Its?sodium-ion battery technology?eliminates the risks plaguing lithium-ion systems: - Zero Thermal Runaway: UNIGRID’s solid-state sodium-ion batteries are inherently non-flammable, even under extreme conditions. - Sustainable & Scalable: Using abundant sodium instead of lithium or cobalt, our batteries reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and environmental harm. - Proven Applications: Already deployed in Southeast Asia through partnerships, UNIGRID’s solutions can power energy storage, mobility, and industrial systems without compromising safety. A Call to Action for the Industry The Moss Landing fire is a wake-up call, not a roadblock. By embracing safer technologies, rigorous design standards, and transparency, we can rebuild public trust and accelerate the energy transition. Let’s collaborate to ensure that safety is the foundation of every storage solution—not an afterthought. Explore how UNIGRID is pioneering safer energy storage:?UNIGRID Sodium-Ion Challenge - https://lnkd.in/g8uut7dF #BatterySafety #EnergyStorage #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #UNIGRID #Sustainability #CleanEnergy

Sodion Energy is proud to lead the charge in Southeast Asia’s clean energy transformation.?Through our strategic partnership with UNIGRID Battery, a leader in Sodium-ion battery innovation, we’re bringing safer, greener, and more cost-effective energy solutions to the region. ?? Learn more about our mission and explore how Sodium-ion technology is driving the future of energy: https://sodione.com #SodiumIonBatteries #EnergyStorage #Sustainability #SodionEnergy #PoweringTheFuture