AES Corp. proposes a large solar project in New Mexico, facing fire risk concerns but moving forward.
AES Corp. is proposing the Rancho Viejo Solar project south of Santa Fe, New Mexico, which includes a solar facility and battery storage system. Critics worry about fire risks from lithium-ion batteries, but experts say such incidents are rare, with less than 1 in 10 million failure rates. Despite concerns, the project moves forward to meet energy demands and fight climate change, requiring a conditional use permit from Santa Fe County.
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