Long Duration 50 kW Energy Storage with Aquifer Pumped Hydro
Summary
SCH Number
2020080141
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Long Duration 50 kW Energy Storage with Aquifer Pumped Hydro
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/10/2020
Document Description
Grant to fund a behind the meter demonstration of a non-lithium ion energy storage technology, Aquifer Pumped Hydro. Aquifer Pumped Hydro (APH) energy storage provides a long duration energy discharge at 50 kW. The project will include retrofitting an existing well motor to act as an energy generator and the installation and operation of a small onsite reservoir and an energy storage device. Project will benefit local community and electricity ratepayers.
Contact Information
Name
Joseph Sit
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Antelope Valley Water Storage, LLC
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Rosamond
Counties
Kern
Cross Streets
16071 Gaskell Rd
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sec. 15303 exempts projects consisting of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. This project will involve the construction of a new small onsite reservoir with connections; the conversion retrofit of an existing well motor for aquifer pumped hydro requiring minor modifications; and the installation of a new small energy storage device, and is therefore exempt under CEQA.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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