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Vistra to Decommission Moss Landing Battery Plant After Fire
Concerns over safety configuration prompt closure of separate facility near site of previous blaze.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:22am
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As California's battery storage infrastructure faces heightened scrutiny, Vistra's decision to decommission a separate Moss Landing facility underscores the industry's ongoing safety challenges.Salinas TodayVistra Energy has announced plans to decommission its Moss 100 battery storage facility in Moss Landing, California, following concerns over the building's configuration and safety after a major fire at its nearby Moss 300 plant more than a year ago. Supervisor Glenn Church stated the Moss 100 building stored batteries in a similar manner to the Moss 300 facility, which was the site of the previous fire. Officials hope the closure of Moss 100 will improve overall safety at the battery plant complex and help prevent another such incident.
Why it matters
The Moss Landing battery storage facilities are critical infrastructure for managing California's electric grid and integrating renewable energy sources. The decommissioning of the Moss 100 plant comes after the high-profile fire at the adjacent Moss 300 facility, raising concerns about the safety and reliability of these large-scale battery installations.
The details
Vistra Energy has decided to decommission its Moss 100 battery storage building in Moss Landing, California, after multiple concerns were raised about the facility's configuration and safety. Supervisor Glenn Church noted the Moss 100 building stored batteries in a similar manner to the Moss 300 building, which was the site of a major fire more than a year ago. Officials hope the closure of Moss 100 will improve overall safety at the battery plant complex and help prevent another such incident. The Moss 300 building has yet to be recommissioned as crews continue cleanup efforts from the previous fire.
- The fire at the Moss 300 battery plant occurred more than a year ago.
- Vistra has decided to decommission the Moss 100 building in 2026.
The players
Vistra Energy
A major Texas-based power generation and retail electricity company that operates the Moss Landing battery storage facilities.
Glenn Church
A local supervisor who provided details on the Moss 100 building's configuration and Vistra's decision to decommission it.
What they’re saying
“The Moss 100 building stored batteries the same way the Moss 300 building did.”
— Glenn Church, Supervisor
“After multiple concerns were raised about Moss 100 and its configuration, Vistra decided to decommission the building.”
— Glenn Church, Supervisor
What’s next
Officials will continue monitoring the cleanup and recommissioning process for the Moss 300 building, which was the site of the previous fire. The decommissioning of the Moss 100 facility is expected to take place in 2026.
The takeaway
The decommissioning of the Moss 100 battery storage facility highlights the ongoing safety concerns surrounding large-scale battery installations and the need for rigorous safety protocols to prevent future incidents that could disrupt California's electric grid and renewable energy integration efforts.
