Wind Firming Energy Farm
Summary
SCH Number
2012128010
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Wind Firming Energy Farm
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/3/2012
Document Description
Primus Power Corporation will work with DOE, Sandia National Labs, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and Modesto Irrigation District to develop, filed test, and install and monitor a 25 MW/75 MWh grid-connected energy storage system. The project will be conducted in three Phases. Phase 1 will provide a project plan, environmental compliance review, and detailed product definition. Phase 2 will include validation of technology performance, final product design and functionality testing at PG&E's Modular Generation Test Facility, and installation at a utility substation. Phase 3 will quantify the economic and environmental benefits of the deployed EnergyFarm and document field reliability. Specific goals and objectives of the project include:
1) Develop, integrate, and field demonstrate Zinc-based flow battery storage system
2) Provide a low-cost system with a footprint consistent with or smaller than competing technologies.
3) Demonstrate primary and secondary applications including: renewable firming, strategic local peak shaving, automated load shifting, ancillary services.
Contact Information
Name
Johann Karkheck
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Modesto
Counties
Stanislaus
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 - Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
Operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures or facilities not expanding existing use.
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