Utility to test power storage unit with California wind farms (stimulus)

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http://www.brighterenergy.org/18007/news/wind/utility-to-test-power-storage-unit-with-california-wind-farms/

California’s largest utility has secured a $25 million federal stimulus grant to develop a battery storage system to help smooth the variability of wind power generation.


Southern California Edison (SCE) has agreed with the US Department of Energy to conduct a “comprehensive” demonstration of a lithium-ion battery storage system linking up with wind turbines.

The company will set up the demonstration in the Tehachapi region of Southern California, with the hope that the technology could help integrate more wind generation into the grid.

SCE and its partners will match the federal grant with $29.9 million, including a $1 million grant from the California Energy Commission, to meet the overall $54.9 million project cost.

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