Major battery energy storage system in Arizona supports Meta data center
Arizona’s newest and largest battery energy storage system (BESS) is part of a solar-plus-storage project that will supply Meta’s enormous energy needs for a new, 100% green energy-powered data center in the region.
Sunrise brief: Federal grants of $4.6 billion available to states aiming to model a clean energy grid
Also on the rise: Lazard LCOE report sees “zero cost” solar and wind due to IRA. As California cuts solar compensation, batteries offer a solution. And more.
Construction nears on SRP large-scale battery energy storage project in Arizona
SRP and Plus Power LLC were on hand for the groundbreaking for a 250 MW/1 GWh battery storage facility that will use Tesla lithium-ion batteries.
Appeals court ruling could bring Phoenix solar market back to life
A U.S. district court must rule on federal antitrust claims made by four plaintiffs against Arizona utility SRP’s anti-solar rate, and must consider “injunctive relief” that could immediately halt the anti-solar rate.
Arizona utility seeks 400 MW of solar power, 200 MW of it on Navajo tribal lands
Salt River Project has released an RFP requesting up to 400 MWac, in 100 MW or 200 MW increments, of solar power purchase agreements to be delivered before the end of 2023.
SRP joins the big boys of battery storage
Salt River Project has announced a 250 MW, 1,000 MWh battery project, located in Little Rainbow Valley. The project will be the largest in Arizona and among the largest in the country.
Salt River Project wants 1 GW of solar
The Arizona water and power cooperative has announced plans to increase its utility scale solar energy to 1 GW of capacity by 2025. SRP currently hosts 248 MW of solar.
Solar advocates win two more seats on Salt River Project board
The Arizona utility has retained the same executives, and acreage-based board seats have been held by incumbents
Tesla to sell 25 MW battery as part of Salt River Project settlement
Judge ruled SRP acted illegally against solar power customers as a monopoly power by changing rates in 2015. Settlement does not end customer charge.
Supreme Court to hear Salt River Project’s attempt to avoid Tesla lawsuit
The nation’s highest court will decide whether or not to dismiss a case that strikes at the heart of utility monopolies.
