by Dale | Sep 29, 2023 | Battery, Fire and Safety, Power Plant, Renewable Energy, Utility Industry
As more and more lithium ion battery installations continue to pop up globally, problems in temperature monitoring and fire outbreaks are becoming commonplace across the world. Image Courtesy of NBC News According to several reports, including an MSNBC report, fires...
by Dale | Dec 8, 2021 | Renewable Energy, Utility Industry
According to a report published by S&P Global Market Intelligence, U.S. solar and wind implementations will hit a new record in 2022. This is largely due to the quick transition behind energy sources. According to these reports, the firm is expecting to see as...
by Dale | Sep 1, 2021 | Fire and Safety, Power Plant, Utility Industry
Fires caused by lithium battery opereated vehicles and stations have been on the rise since many vehicle manufactures are switching to hybrid and fully electric vehicles. Between Chevy recalling their line of Bolt Electric Vehicles, and a major fire outbreak in a...
by Dale | Aug 26, 2020 | Power Plant, Utility Industry
UPPTC Ltd, located in Uttar Pradesh India, has shut down sectors of the substation due to a 500 MVA transformer fire in the Sector 148. The fire is reported to have started Wednesday, August 19th. Reports indicate the substation sectors will be shut down for over a...
by Dale | Jul 13, 2020 | Fire and Safety, Utility Industry
California’s largest utility company, Pacific Gas and Electric, has put over $5 billion dollars and over 20 percent of its stock into a trust for the victims of wildfires and other incidents caused by their utility equipment. They’ve also restructured...
