Powin's Advanced Battery Technology to Be Integrated Into New DTE Energy Storage Center
July 09 2024 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Powin was selected by DTE to deliver an 880MWh
battery system for region’s largest standalone battery energy
storage project
Global energy storage platform provider Powin LLC (Powin), today
announced it will supply its advanced battery storage technology to
support DTE Energy's new energy storage center in Michigan. Powin's
880 megawatt-hour system will be installed at the site of DTE's
retired Trenton Channel Power Plant, a century-old coal-fired
facility.
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Battery energy storage system rendering,
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The new battery system will deliver reliable, emission-free
power to DTE's 2.3 million electric customers in southeast
Michigan. The project, approved by the Michigan Public Service
Commission, is a major milestone in DTE's CleanVision plan to
achieve net zero emissions. Powin’s battery energy storage system
will help DTE take a major step toward its goal of more than
doubling its total energy storage capacity while also supporting
the State of Michigan's target of 2.5GW of energy storage capacity
by 2030.
The transition to clean energy is a crucial step in addressing
the climate crisis and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, wind and
solar accounted for 14% of U.S. electricity generation in 2022 and
is expected to grow to 18% in 2024, highlighting the need for
accelerated adoption of clean energy solutions. Projects like DTE's
Trenton Channel Energy Center demonstrate the essential role energy
storage will play in the viability and scalability of clean energy
alternatives.
“We are deeply honored to have been selected by DTE as their
trusted partner for this project,” said Jeff Waters, CEO of Powin.
“We believe this project will serve as an inspiration for the
entire utility sector, demonstrating the potential and impact of
advanced energy storage solutions in achieving a sustainable energy
future.”
Powin was selected for this project in part due to its
comprehensive energy storage offerings, which encompass integrated
hardware, advanced software controls, and extensive service
packages.
“DTE’s Trenton Channel Energy Center will greatly benefit from
Powin’s advanced technologies,” said Matt Paul, president and chief
operating officer, DTE Electric. “This is an important project for
our customers and communities, and we’re pleased to work with Powin
to help make it a reality and bring us closer to our cleaner energy
goals.”
The Trenton Channel Energy Center is projected to come online
and be fully operational by 2026. Once completed, the project will
rank among the largest standalone battery projects in the
region.
About Powin, LLC (Powin):
At Powin, we are advancing the next frontier of energy and
changing the way we power our daily lives by ensuring access to
clean, resilient, and affordable power. As a global energy storage
platform provider, we offer fully integrated battery solutions,
software, and services to optimize grid performance and enable the
transition to cleaner energy sources. To learn more, please visit
www.powin.com.
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