What is the glass factory energy storage project

What is an energy storage project?

An energy storage project is a cluster of battery banks (or modules) that are connected to the electrical grid. These battery banks are roughly the same size as a shipping container. These are also called Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or grid-scale/utility-scale energy storage or battery storage systems.

How is energy used in glass manufacturing?

Glass manufacturing is an energy-intensive industry, with the majority of energy consumed coming from natural gas combustion. This energy is used to heat furnaces and melt raw materials to form glass. Most furnaces are natural gas-fired, although a small number are electrically-powered.

Where are the energy storage projects being built?

The energy storage projects will be located at three existing SCE power substations: 225 MW at Springvale Substation in Big Creek-Ventura, 200 MW at Hinson Substation in the Los Angeles Basin, and 112.5 MW at Etiwanda Substation in the Los Angeles Basin.

How has the glass container industry adopted a collaborative approach?

For the very first time, the industry has adopted a collaborative approach where 20 glass container producers have mobilised resources to work on and fund a pilot project to prove the concept. “We are extremely proud to announce this joint-industry project”, comments Michel Giannuzzi, President of FEVE.

What are the benefits of using a recycled glass furnace?

For each additional 10% of recycled glass in the furnace, there is an additional reduction of CO 2 emissions by 5% and energy consumption by 3%. The hybrid technology flexibility can switch to other sources of energy in case of supply issues. This will guarantee no disruption to production.

Can a container glass furnace run on 80% green electricity?

For the first time ever, European container glass manufacturers come together to build the first large scale hybrid electric furnace to run on 80% green electricity. The ‘Furnace of the Future’ is a fundamental milestone in the industry’s decarbonisation journey towards climate-neutral glass packaging.