What are the energy storage projects of southwest power grid

How much energy does the southwestern grid need?

The southwestern grid operator could need up to to 48 GW of new wind generation, 130 GW of solar and 59 GW of battery storage in the next quarter century.

How much will a new transmission system increase grid capacity?

The Department of Energy on Tuesday awarded $2.2 billion to eight transmission projects in 18 states that could expand grid capacity by about 13 GW. The projects include about 600 miles of new transmission and 400 miles of reconductored wiring as well as grid-enhancing technologies, long-duration energy storage, solar energy and microgrids.

How much money does the Southwest Power Pool need?

The Southwest Power Pool will need $88 billion to $263 billion in new generation by 2050, but should be able to make the investments in a “cost-effective and affordable fashion,” according to a report from Brattle Group. Vitaly Edush via Getty Images

What is a data center flexibility as a grid enhancing technology project?

The Data Center Flexibility as a Grid Enhancing Technology project in Virginia and South Carolina, which will receive $85 million from DOE and be matched with $106 million. The Virginia Department of Energy and its partners plan to use the funding to build battery energy storage systems at the Iron Mountain data center in Virginia.

How are battery energy storage resources developing?

For the most part, battery energy storage resources have been developing in states that have adopted some form of incentive for development, including through utility procurements, the adoption of favorable regulations, or the engagement of demonstration projects.

How much does Doe's 'grid Resilience & Innovation Partnerships' project cost?

The projects include about 600 miles of new transmission and 400 miles of reconductored wiring as well as grid-enhancing technologies, long-duration energy storage, solar energy and microgrids. The awards are from DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program; project sponsors will provide about $7.8 billion in matching funding.