The Ikehu Molokai Energy Storage Project – Phase One is a 6,000kW energy storage project located in Molokai, Hawaii, US. The rated storage capacity of the project is 10,000kWh.

The project was announced in 2015.

Description

The Ikehu Molokai Energy Storage Project – Phase One is being developed by Princeton Energy Group.

The key applications of the project are microgrid capability, onsite renewable generation shifting, renewables capacity firming and resiliency.

Contractors involved

Princeton Energy Group is the developer of Ikehu Molokai Energy Storage Project – Phase One.

Additional information

Princeton Energy Group’s Ikehu Molokai phase one energy storage is paired with a major Solar energy farm near Maui Electric Co.’s existing power plant.

Methodology

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