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Did McCarthy build LS Power's Energy Storage Project in San Diego County?

McCarthy Building Companies’ Renewable Energy & Storage group, based in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sept. 1 said the company had recently completed construction of LS Power’s 250-MW Gateway Energy Storage Project (Figure 1) in San Diego County.

What are California's new battery energy storage projects?

The Gateway and Moss Landing projects are just two of the battery energy storage installations being developed across California, a state that has ramped up its use of renewable energy in recent years while phasing out electricity from coal, nuclear, and natural gas-fired power plants.

What is California's 'Gateway' Energy Storage Project?

The Gateway installation is the latest in a series of large battery energy storage projects in California, a state counting on energy storage to help supplement its baseload power supply, and replace generation lost due to the closure of thermal power plants.

Where is the largest battery energy storage project in the world?

1. The Gateway Energy Storage project is located in San Diego County, California. At 230 MW of generation capacity, and soon to be at 250 MW, it is currently the largest battery energy storage project in the world. Courtesy: McCarthy Building Companies

Will EVs occupy a significant part of transporting vehicle in the future?

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption is growing year after year, there is no doubt that EVs will occupy a significant portion of transporting vehicle in the near future. Although EVs have benefits for environment, large amount of un-coordinated EV charging will affect the power grid and degrade power quality.

Where is LS Power & NEC Energy Solutions located?

LS Power said the project reached 200 MW of capacity on Aug. 1, with an additional 30 MW added on Aug. 17. The facility is located in the located in the East Otay Mesa community in San Diego County. LS Power worked with NEC Energy Solutions to integrate the Gateway project, which utilizes LG Chem battery cells for its storage.