Idaho Power has chosen Prevalon Energy, a Mitsubishi Power Americas subsidiary, for a four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) project with a maximum capacity of 328 MWh in Idaho. The project is planned in accordance with Idaho Power’s plan to include over 5 GW of electricity generated from solar and wind farms over the course of the next 20 years.
According to Prevalon, the BESS is made to meet the specific requirements of the utility, such as reliable operations and strict security and safety procedures. Battery enclosures, inverters, medium voltage transformers, and an energy management system (EMS) are all part of Prevalon’s “Battery Energy Storage Platform.”
By 2025, the project is expected to be completely operational, strengthening grid resilience and serving as a net peak solution to maintain a steady supply of electricity during times of high demand. The project’s service agreement includes remote monitoring and maintenance. This system will store energy generated by intermittent sources such as wind and solar, making it accessible when needed.
REGlobal’s Views: Idaho Power has set a target of providing 100% clean power by 2045 and the company needs large volumes of energy storage to realise that aim. Renewable energy is intermittent by nature and storage is required for grid stability.
