Gateway Energy Storage

Summary

Gateway Energy Storage is a large-scale lithium-ion battery, operated by grid infrastructure developer LS Power. It has a storage capacity of 250 MWh, and it is located in Otay Mesa, California, on the outskirts of San Diego. It uses cells from LG Chem.[1][2][3]

Gateway Energy Storage
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Power generation
Nameplate capacity
  • 250 MW

The purpose of the battery is to provide power during times of peak demand after being charged with solar power during the day.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Klender, Joey (August 21, 2020). "Tesla gives up crown for world's biggest battery".
  2. ^ Power, L. S. "LS Power Energizes Largest Battery Storage Project in the World, The 250 MW Gateway Project in California". www.prnewswire.com.
  3. ^ a b Spector, Julian (19 August 2020). "LS Power Energizes World's Biggest Battery, Just in Time for California's Heat Wave". www.greentechmedia.com. Archived from the original on 21 August 2020.