Energy storage week san diego

Will San Diego pause applications for future battery energy storage projects?

Wednesday’s motion also proposed issuing a pause on any new applications for future battery projects until standards are adopted. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has directed staff to establish standards for approving future battery energy storage projects in the unincorporated areas of the county. (Rob Nikolewski/San Diego Union-Tribune)

What is the Seguro energy storage project?

An aerial rendering of the proposed Seguro Energy Storage Project that Fortune 500 company AES wans to build in Eden Valley, between San Marcos and Escondido. The project would be built on a 22.5-acre plot of land and store enough batteries to power an estimated 240,000 homes for four hours. (AES)

What are energy storage projects?

Energy storage projects support grid reliability and the integration of more clean energy into the electric grid. Enables the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to dispatch energy from our batteries at any time to help balance supply and demand on the statewide grid.

What would happen if Bess did not have a battery storage facility?

Without the BESS facilities, the county could have a difficult time meeting its climate goals. The battery storage facilities are a component of the county's respond to green energy, storing energy from renewable sources such as solar or wind to use as needed.

How much energy would a Bess project store?

This project would be capable of storing up to 320 megawatts or 1,280 megawatt hours worth of energy -- several times larger than the facility where the fire continues to burn. Without the BESS facilities, the county could have a difficult time meeting its climate goals.

Where should battery energy storage systems be located?

Going into Wednesday’s meeting, Desmond called for regulations that, “at minimum,” make sure battery energy storage systems avoid being located in residential areas or near schools, day care centers, senior living facilities and hospitals.