EDPR NA Distributed Era (EDPR NA DG) introduced a front-of-the-meter (FTM) 15-MW / 60-MWh power storage system coupled with a 23.27-MWDC ground-mount photo voltaic system for Mohave Electrical Cooperative (MEC), a not-for-profit distribution cooperative in Arizona. Collectively, the photo voltaic + storage system will assist MEC present renewable energy, mitigate peak interval power use, and in the end, stabilize power prices for its 36,700 members.
“We’re happy to be working with EDP Renewables on Mohave Electrical Cooperative’s first photo voltaic plus storage undertaking. This undertaking demonstrates MEC’s proactive planning to extend reliability, meet renewable power mandates, and assist the general electrical grid,” stated Tyler Carlson, CEO of Mohave Electrical Cooperative.
EDPR NA DG and MEC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and on-site tour on Wednesday, October 25, to inaugurate the brand new undertaking. Gustavo Monteiro, CEO, EDPR NA Distributed Era and Tyler Carlson, CEO, Mohave Electrical Cooperative spoke on the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Participation from native authorities leaders included Leo Biasiucci, Home Majority Chief of the Arizona Home of Representatives, Sonny Borrelli, Majority Chief of the Arizona Senate, and representatives from the Workplace of Congressman Paul Gosar, to have a good time the brand new renewable power set up which can instantly go to work for the folks of western Arizona. As well as, Dave Harper, Head of Tribal Engagement on the Alliance for Tribal Clear Vitality, led a blessing ceremony that acknowledged the Mojave non secular content material of the land and emphasised that continued environmental stewardship will end in folks working collectively for the betterment of all.
Vitality cooperatives make up a major quantity of the electrical business and are key gamers within the transition to renewables throughout the US. In response to NRECA, of the a whole bunch of electrical cooperative members they characterize, 95% concentrate on both straight producing or procuring renewable power. By supporting the event of photo voltaic + storage, MEC is growing its native era assets that may assist isolate the co-op from any transmission points and delays and keep away from unstable value factors within the era market.
By way of MEC’s funding in renewables, its members and the communities it serves faucet into innumerable financial and environmental advantages. The ensuing photo voltaic + storage undertaking is anticipated to offer surrounding residents and native governments in Arizona with new potential sources of income from the financial development, job creation and workforce growth alternatives that include elevated reliability for the realm.
The Mohave undertaking’s ground-mount photo voltaic array, developed with Prometheus Energy, will assist MEC offset 21,438 metric tons of carbon dioxide. EDPR NA DG partnered with Stem on the power storage system for the undertaking.
“This photo voltaic + storage undertaking is a primary instance of how MEC — and cooperatives normally — have the facility to offer equitable entry to scrub power for its members and communities all whereas offering the framework for a extra resilient grid,” stated Gustavo Monteiro, CEO of EDPR NA DG. “EDPR NA’s collaboration with Stem assured the power storage system could be optimally configured to provide an end-to-end answer to MEC in our first undertaking collectively.”
The undertaking’s power storage system might be operated by Athena, Stem’s AI-driven clear power optimization software program. Strategically built-in with the renewable power assets and MEC’s grid management methods, Athena will assist the co-op ship dependable, clear electrical energy to its members. MEC will use Athena to function and monitor the storage system 24/7, schedule dispatches and dispatch on command into high-demand time intervals. As well as, MEC might be utilizing Stem’s PowerTrack photo voltaic administration software inside Athena for AI-driven photo voltaic forecasting, and superior modeling to assist streamline photo voltaic optimization for added worth for MEC and its members.
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