New Energy Storage Project Business Card

How do energy storage projects work?

Energy storage projects capture power produced by wind and solar resources and discharge the energy back to the electric grid during times of peak demand. In California, electricity demand is highest in the late afternoon and early evening hours when the sun sets, causing solar resources to drop off before winds pick up later in the evening.

What is the energy storage dashboard?

The energy storage dashboard tracks residential, commercial and utility-scale battery storage projects already installed and operating and utility-scale projects in development with near-term completion dates. The dashboard tracks only battery energy storage systems, which comprise the bulk of the state’s energy storage systems.

How can energy storage technology improve resiliency?

This FOA supports large-scale demonstration and deployment of storage technologies that will provide resiliency to critical facilities and infrastructure. Projects will show the ability of energy storage technologies to provide dependable supply of energy as back up generation during a grid outage or other emergency event.

Should energy storage be co-optimized?

Storage should be co-optimized with clean generation, transmission systems, and strategies to reward consumers for making their electricity use more flexible. Goals that aim for zero emissions are more complex and expensive than net-zero goals that use negative emissions technologies to achieve a reduction of 100%.

Do energy storage systems save the day?

This is where energy storage systems (ESS) save the day. Since some renewable energy sources, including solar and wind, produce power in a fragmented manner, ESS play a vital role in green energy infrastructure by stabilizing the electricity supply.

What are the different types of energy storage systems?

Energy storage systems can be used in a wide range of applications, from something as small as a single battery to systems capable of powering entire towns. These days, the most common types of ESS are large-scale utility and home.