Avantus (formerly 8minute) today announced the sale of Big Rock 1 energy storage project to
The 200-megawatt (MW), two-hour (400 MWh) energy storage system will be one of the largest energy storage projects in
Big Rock 1 will begin construction in the second half of this year and is expected to come online in late 2024. The energy storage facility will provide firm, reliable power, with plans to provide resource adequacy and ancillary services to the CAISO market.
Powering our future requires solutions like Big Rock 1 that are clean, low-cost, responsive and reliable any time of day or night,' said Dr.
Avantus will continue to oversee the development and construction of the project, pairing
This acquisition is an important milestone in increasing the size and diversification of our international portfolio. In acquiring Big Rock 1, we are delighted to enter the CAISO grid, supporting
Big Rock 1 continues Avantus' longstanding partnership with Imperial Country, where the company developed the 800 MW Mount Signal solar cluster over a decade ago that remains one of the nation's largest operating solar projects to date. Big Rock 1 will add additional resiliency to the grid, capturing clean energy produced throughout the day and discharging it during periods of high demand throughout the night. Paired with the region's vast renewable energy resources, the project supports Avantus' commitment to providing reliable, low-cost power needed to advance the state's transition away from fossil fuels. The project is expected to create 90 construction jobs and provide tens of millions in local tax revenue and other contributions to benefit
Big Rock 1 is among several projects under development by Avantus in
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