Energy Storage News•6 days ago
Terra-Gen puts 129MW/515MWh BESS in operation at California solar PV complex
Key Takeaway
The commercial operation of a large-scale BESS in California underscores the growing imperative and investment in flexible grid resources to support renewable integration and grid stability for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •Terra-Gen has brought 129MW/515MWh of battery energy storage (BESS) online at a solar PV complex in San Bernardino County, California, reaching commercial operations.
- •This significant BESS deployment enhances grid reliability and renewable integration within the CAISO market, offering potential for peak demand management and price stabilization for large power consumers.
- •The project, jointly owned by Masdar and Igneo Infrastructure Partners, highlights continued investment and successful execution in utility-scale storage solutions, driven by California's clean energy policies and market demand.
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Article Content
Jointly owned by Masdar and Igneo Infrastructure Partners, independent power producer (IPP) Terra-Gen’s Lockhart CL I and II battery energy storage system (BESS) projects have reached commercial operations in San Bernardino County, California, US.