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4 FAQs about Energy Storage Valley project

Where is Valley Center energy storage facility located?

Located in Valley Center, San Diego County, CA, the Valley Center Energy Storage Facility is a stand-alone 139MW energy storage project located on 7-acre property within land within Valley Center's commercial-industrial zone.

How many homes can a valley center energy storage facility power?

The Valley Center Energy Storage Facility produces enough electricity to power up to 140,000 homes for four hours on a single charge, and includes long-term power purchase agreements with San Diego Gas & Electric.

When did SDG&E buy Vista energy storage?

The procurement by SDG&E was approved by the regulatory California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in January 2021 along with Vista Energy Storage, a smaller 10MW project from LS Power.

How much does the Valley Center project cost?

Earlier this month, the regulator also approved a plan to add more than 25.5GW of renewables and 15GW of storage in the state by 2032 at a cost of US$49 billion. Terra-Gen says the Valley Center project is providing US$40 million to the local area in jobs and economic activity, which equates to around US$71,000 per megawatt-hour.

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