The Duke Energy-Trenton Battery Energy Storage System is an 11,000kW energy storage project located in Gilchrist County, Florida, US.
The electro-chemical battery energy storage project uses lithium-ion as its storage technology. The project was announced in 2019 and will be commissioned in 2021.
Description
The Duke Energy-Trenton Battery Energy Storage System is being developed by Duke Energy Florida. The project is owned by Duke Energy Florida (100%), a subsidiary of Duke Energy.
The key applications of the project are balancing energy demand, managing intermittent resources and increasing energy security and deferring traditional power grid upgrades.
Contractors involved
Duke Energy Florida is the owner. Duke Energy Florida is the developer.
Additional information
Trenton lithium-based battery facility will be located 30 miles west of Gainesville in Gilchrist County. The energy storage project will continue to improve power reliability using newer technologies.
About Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, LLC (Duke Energy Florida), a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corp, is a regulated public utility. It carries out the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity in Florida. The company operates diversified generation facilities utilizing coal, gas and oil. Duke Energy Florida’s power generation portfolio includes, fully owned and jointly owned power generation facilities. It operates low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage lines across Florida. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial and wholesale customers. Duke Energy Florida is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the US.
Methodology
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