BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- RES
(Renewable Energy Systems) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company
(SDG&E) today announced the recent commencement of commercial
operation of a 30 MW/120 MWh lithium-ion battery storage system
located in San Diego, California.
RES will provide operations and maintenance (O&M) service for
the facility under an O&M agreement.
Energy storage projects like Top Gun are helping to accelerate the
energy transition.
The project is named Top Gun, in honor of the famed naval
aviation training program by the same name, previously located at
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar adjacent to the energy storage
facility. The facility is comprised of over 15,000 lithium-ion
batteries installed in custom enclosures. During construction,
which began in early 2020, RES received its first UL9540 safety
certification on battery storage containers.
"Energy storage projects like Top Gun are helping to accelerate
the energy transition and we are delighted to deliver this project
to San Diego Gas & Electric," said Tom
Duckett, RES President of Development. "We look forward to
supporting the project for the next twenty years by providing
operations and maintenance services."
"SDG&E has been investing in a variety of energy storage
technology for a decade because we recognize the important role it
plays in helping to strengthen grid reliability and maximize the
use of renewable energy," said SDG&E's Director of Advanced
Clean Technology Fernando Valero.
"As climate change fuels more extreme weather events, such as
record heat waves, energy storage serves as a critical resource to
prevent or limit power outages."
About RES
RES is the world's largest independent renewable
energy company active in onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy
storage, transmission and distribution. At the forefront of the
industry for 39 years, RES has delivered more than 21GW of
renewable energy projects across the globe and supports an
operational asset portfolio exceeding 7GW worldwide for a large
client base. Understanding the unique needs of corporate clients,
RES has secured 1.8GW of power purchase agreements (PPAs) enabling
access to energy at the lowest cost. RES employs more than 3,000
people and is active in 10 countries. For more,
visit www.res-group.com.
About San Diego Gas & Electric
SDG&E is an innovative San
Diego-based energy company that provides clean, safe and
reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in
San Diego and southern
Orange counties. The company is
committed to creating a sustainable future by providing its
electricity from renewable sources; modernizing natural gas
pipelines; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles;
supporting numerous non-profit partners; and, investing in
innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the
region's infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a
subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE). For more information, visit
SDGEnews.com or connect with SDG&E on Twitter (@SDG&E),
Instagram (@SDG&E) and Facebook.
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