Energy Storage News•2 days ago
US ROUNDUP: Hydrostor A-CAES project, Hawaiian Electric on Maui, Peregrine picks Wärtsilä for 500MWh Texas BESS
Key Takeaway
Diverse energy storage projects are rapidly advancing across key US markets, demonstrating significant grid modernization and new opportunities for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •Three major energy storage projects are advancing: Hydrostor's A-CAES in California received permitting approval, Hawaiian Electric is set to begin construction on a Maui BESS, and Peregrine/Wärtsilä are progressing a 500MWh BESS in Texas.
- •The 500MWh Texas BESS highlights continued large-scale storage deployment in the ERCOT market, indicating growing demand for grid flexibility and potential for ancillary services.
- •Permitting progress for Hydrostor's A-CAES project in California signals regulatory pathways and increasing viability for long-duration energy storage technologies within the CAISO market.
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Article Content
In this Energy-Storage.news roundup, Hydrostor receives permitting approval for its California project, Hawaiian Electric is set to begin construction on a Maui battery energy storage system (BESS) and Peregrine and Wärtsilä advance construction of a Texas BESS.