Engie California BESS faces further delays; additional safety mitigation agreed following US battery fires
- Admin
- Sep 12, 2024
- 3 min read
The Planning Commission in City of Ripon issued a permit extension to Engie for the Ripon Reliability BESS project due to delays. Engie agreed to additional fire mitigation measures. The project faced interconnection and supply-chain delays. The article highlights the importance of fire safety regarding lithium-ion batteries. Engie chose Tesla's 2XL Megapack for the project. Engie agreed to 15 fire mitigation measures and educational efforts. Additionally, resource adequacy agreements were signed by two California CCAs. The project's completion is now expected in May 2025. Recent fires at BESS facilities in California raised concerns and led to discussions about new standards.
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