Vistra's Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility Shuts Down Again

Vistra's Moss Landing energy storage facility in CA experiences another shutdown; DOE to spend $2.9 bn to support new battery development and recycling initiatives; DOE also earmarking $6 billion to aid financially stressed nuclear plants; CA PUC approves 2032 carbon targets, directs utilities to procure approximately 25.5 GW of new renewables and 15 GW of storage & DR by that date; Hawaiian Electric proposes to pay residential customers for on-premise energy storage; large Spanish fertilizer and steel cos agree to take hydrogen from large green H2/electrolyzer project as of 2026.

1) Vistra’s Moss Energy lithium-ion battery storage system shuts down again, with apparent sprinkler system issue.

2) The US DOE issues two notices of intent to offer $2.91 billion to boost production of advanced batteries for EVs and energy storage, and support battery materials refining and production, cell and pack manufacturing, and recycling facilities.

3) DOE also plans to spend $6 billion in lifeline to financially stressed nuclear plants in a bid to minimize system GHG emissions.

4) CA PUC approves 2032 target annual emissions reduction of 35 million metric tons, requiring procurement of approximately 25.5 GW of new renewables and 15 GW of storage and DR by that date. Resources include long duration storage, out-of-state wind imports, and offshore wind.

5) Hawaiian Electric proposes to compensate customers hosting rooftop solar and batteries in program to deliver energy to the grid during periods of high demand. HECO will pay upfront cash bonus and monthly credit if customers agree to export energy to grid during two critical evening hours.

6) Steelmaker ArcelorMittal and fertilizer producer Fertiberia commit to support and consume H2 from 7.4 GW hydrogen electrolyzer facility creating 330,000 tons of green H2 annually. Enterprise to start at 200,000 tons by 2026 reaching full capacity by 2030.