The PG&E-Calstor Battery Energy Storage System is a 10,000kW energy storage project located in California, US.
The electro-chemical battery energy storage project uses lithium-ion as its storage technology. The project was announced in 2017 and will be commissioned in 2021.
Description
The PG&E-Calstor Battery Energy Storage System is being developed by Calstor. The project is owned by Pacific Gas and Electric (100%), a subsidiary of PG&E.
The key applications of the project are renewable energy integration and grid optimization.
Contractors involved
Pacific Gas and Electric is the owner. Calstor is the developer.
Additional information
The project is a part of EDF Renewable’s Capacity Storage Agreement (CSA) with California utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). Under the agreement, Calstor, LLC, a subsidiary of EDF Renewable Energy will build the Calstor stand-alone lithium-ion energy storage project, which will be located in California.
Methodology
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