Energy Vault Holdings has begun construction on the US’ “largest” green hydrogen long duration energy storage system (LDES).
Boasting 293MWh of dispatchable carbon-free energy, the system is expected to be capable of powering approximately 2,000 electric customers within Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) microgrid for up to 48 hours.
Upon completion at the end of Q2 2024, the BH-ESS (Calistoga Resiliency Centre) will be the “largest utility-scale green hydrogen energy storage project in the US,” expected to power downtown Calistoga and its surrounding areas during potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
The energy storage system will be owned, operated and maintained by Energy Vault while providing dispatchable power under a 10.5 year agreement with PG&E.
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