Sacramento. A $31 million California Energy Commission (CEC) grant will be used to deploy an advanced long-term energy storage system that will provide renewable backup energy to the Kumeyaai Viejas tribe and power grids across the state. , Reliability in emergency situations.
Funded by one of the largest public grants ever given to a tribal government, the project will demonstrate the performance and potential of long-term energy storage systems as California strives to achieve 100 percent clean electricity.
The 60 MWh long-term system is one of the first in the country. The project will provide the Viejas community with renewable backup power in the event of a local power outage, and empower tribes to cut power from the public grid during a call for protection. The CEC has awarded a grant to Indian Energy LLC, a Native American-owned private microgrid company, to build the project on behalf of the tribe.
“This solar microgrid project will allow us to create reliable and sustainable clean energy for our future gaming, hospitality and retail industries. In turn, the connected non-lithium battery system supports the environmental protection and cultural management of our ancestral lands, thus ensuring a brighter future for our children,” said Kumeyaai Viejas Band President John Christman. “We are proud to work side by side with the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the Indian Energy Corporation to develop and implement this cutting edge technology for the benefit of our great state and nation as a whole. We thank the CEC for financial support, the Governor’s Vision and Planning Office, and his personal commitment to advancing clean energy solutions.As a major consumer of electricity, we recognize our responsibility to lead by example and reduce our grid load, and we truly that financial and environmental Its benefits will become an example for others.”
The grant was commemorated with a November 3 event at the Tribal facility about 35 miles east of San Diego. Attendees included Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tribal secretary Christina Snyder, California’s Assistant Secretary of Natural Resources for Tribal Affairs Geneva Thompson, CEC Chair David Hochschild, Viejas Chair Christman and Nicole Reiter of Energy India.
“The CEC is proud to support this unique project with the largest grant we have ever given to the tribal community,” said CEC Chairman Hochschild. and supports emergencies to benefit the state’s network by supporting innovation and investment in the long-term storage industry as this new resource is fully commercialized.”
This is the first award under the state’s new $140 million long-term energy storage plan. The plan is part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s historic $54 billion commitment to combat climate change and implement world-leading measures to reduce pollution, promote clean energy and new technologies, and protect public health.
“The mission of Energy of India is to support the nation of India in achieving energy sovereignty, creating a sustainable future for our seventh generation. This project is a continuation of a great partnership between Energy of India, Kumeyaay’s Viejas Band and the California Energy Commission,” said Allen Gee. Kadro, founder and CEO of Energy India.
Energy storage is critical to the state’s transition away from fossil fuels, absorbing excess renewable energy produced during the day for use at night when demand peaks at sunset. Most modern storage systems use lithium-ion battery technology, which typically provides up to four hours of operation. The Viejas Tribe project will use non-lithium long-term technology that will provide up to 10 hours of operation.
Over 4,000 megawatts of battery storage systems installed in California’s ISO region. By 2045, the state is expected to need more than 48,000 MW of battery storage and 4,000 MW of long-term storage.
California Viejas Tribe Officials Announce $31M Long-Term Energy Storage Project – YouTube
About the California Energy Commission The California Energy Commission is leading the state towards a 100% clean energy future. It has seven main responsibilities: developing renewable energy, transforming transportation, improving energy efficiency, investing in energy innovation, advancing national energy policy, certifying thermal power plants, and preparing for energy emergencies.
Post time: Nov-07-2022