Evaluation and Large-Scale Deployment of Iron Electrolyte Flow Battery for Microgrid Services and Renewables Integration
Summary
SCH Number
2020030251
Public Agency
University of California San Diego
Document Title
Evaluation and Large-Scale Deployment of Iron Electrolyte Flow Battery for Microgrid Services and Renewables Integration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/9/2020
Document Description
The project proposes to install 6 (six) fiberglass electrolyte tanks and two flow battery power skids on an existing graded and compacted area at the UC San Diego East Campus Utility Plant (ECUP). The project site is approximately 2,500 square-feet (SF) and an electrical connection would be tied to an existing switchgear station. Project would install footings for the electrolyte tanks, install underground conduit to the switchgear, and pave the site. Construction staging/laydown would occur within the existing fence line.
Contact Information
Name
Alison Buckley
Agency Name
University of California, San Diego
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
University of California, San Diego
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Cross Streets
East Campus Utility Plant, south of Voigt Drive and east of Campus Point Drive
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
Based on the above project description, the proposed project is classified as exempt from the provisions of CEQA under Section 15301 Class 1 existing facilities. The proposed project consists of minor alterations of existing mechanical equipment and an addition that would not result in the increase of more than 50 percent of the existing floor area. In addition, none of the exceptions to the exemptions apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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