,、、, 2030 60%, 2045 100%。。
Official website of the State of California
What you need to know: California’s battery storage capacity has surged by more than 3,000 MW in the last six months alone, now exceeding 13,000 MW total — a 30% increase as the state endured its hottest summer on record.
SACRAMENTO – California’s battery storage capacity has expanded rapidly, increasing by 3,012 megawatts (MW) in just six months to reach a total of 13,391 MW. This growth marks a 30% increase since April 2024, underscoring the state’s swift progress in building out clean energy infrastructure, especially during a summer marked by record-breaking heat.
Within the past five years, California has grown its battery storage capacity by more than 15 times, up from just 770 MW in 2019. To put this progress into perspective, it took the state nearly five years to reach 10,000 MW in early 2024 but just six months to add the most recent 3,000 MW.
Governor Gavin Newsom
Deploying battery storage is a critical component of the state''s climate and clean energy goals. The state is projected to need 52,000 MW of energy storage capacity by 2045. Today, it’s a quarter of the way there.
Increasing storage allows California’s grid to store energy from clean energy sources like solar during the day and use it during peak demand in the evening. Ramping up battery storage is a key part of Governor Newsom''s energy roadmap for achieving the state''s ambitious climate goals and a 100% clean electric grid.
Strengthening grid stability and clean energy resources
The recent surge in battery storage has significantly enhanced California''s ability to maintain grid stability during extreme weather. Throughout the summer of 2024, battery storage reliably discharged to support the grid during the net peak hours – a critical stretch of the day when the sun sets and solar resources rapidly go offline.
Battery storage discharge to the grid increased from 6,000 MW this spring to more than 8,000 MW this summer.
Programs like the California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) are also playing a crucial role in grid reliability. This summer the program reached 515 MW of capacity to reduce grid stress during extreme conditions. The program includes one of the largest storage virtual power plants in the world with a capacity exceeding 200 MW. The virtual power plant works by tapping into a network of customer-owned battery storage systems which are typically paired with solar. Together, the individual devices provide power back to the grid. By leveraging energy assets, DSGS helps reduce the use of fossil-fuel power and supports California’s transition to a 100% clean electric grid.
California''s clean energy leadership
The state continues to set clean energy records. From January through September, clean energy supply equaled or exceeded demand in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) service area for 1,084 hours over 179 different days. That''s equivalent to more than 45 days of meeting demand with 100% clean electricity. In August, solar energy serving the grid reached a new peak of 19,600 MW.
Governor Newsom has committed billions of dollars to accelerate clean energy infrastructure development across the state and it is making an impact, helping to fast-track projects needed to meet California''s climate and energy goals.
Governor Newsom has taken unprecedented action to streamline clean energy infrastructure and invest billions of dollars to build more faster. Find clean energy projects in your community at build.ca.gov.
News What you need to know: During Native American Heritage Month, California strengthened partnerships with tribes across the state to address ongoing challenges and disparities in public safety, health care, housing, and supportive services. Sacramento, California –...
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has granted 19 pardons. The California Constitution gives the Governor the authority to grant executive clemency in the form of a pardon, commutation, or reprieve. The Governor regards clemency as an...
News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:Erin Curtis, of Carmichael, has been appointed Executive Director at the Strategic Growth Council. Curtis has been Vice President at Fiona Hutton & Associates since 2023. She was...
Powered by: CAWeb Publishing Service
In a major clean energy benchmark, wind, solar, and hydro exceeded 100% of demand on California''s main grid for 69 of the past 75 days.
May 21 update: Stanford University professor of civil and environmental engineering Mark Z. Jacobson continues to track California''s renewables performance – and it''s still exciting. In an update today on Twitter (X), Jacobson reports that California has now exceeded 100% of energy demand with renewables over a record 45 days straight, and 69 out of 75:
April 15: Stanford University professor of civil and environmental engineering Mark Z. Jacobson has been tracking California''s renewables performance, and he shares his findings on Twitter (X) when the state breaks records. Yesterday he posted:
Jacobson notes that supply exceeds demand for "0.25-6 h per day," and that''s an important fact. The continuity lies not in renewables running the grid for the entire day but in the fact that it''s happening on a consistent daily basis, which has never been achieved before.
At the two-week record mark, Ian Magruder at Rewiring America made this great point on LinkedIn:
And what makes it even better is that California has the largest grid-connected battery storage facility in the world (came online in January ), meaning those batteries were filling up with excess energy from the sun all afternoon today and are now deploying as we speak to offset a good chunk of the methane gas generation that California still uses overnight.
On April 2, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) recommended 26 new transmission projects worth $6.1 billion, with a big number being devoted to offshore wind.
This is great news. We have to temper our enthusiasm a tad given that the above average precipitation during the last two winters has boosted hydro production. Solar and Wind need to keep advancing so CA can weather the next drought which is sure to happen.
California passed a law that commits to achieving 100% net zero electricity by 2045. Will it beat that goal by a decade? We hope so. It''s going to be exciting to watch.
To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system. In order to find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. They have hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it''s free to use and you won''t get sales calls until you select an installer and you share your phone number with them.
Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you''ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way. Get started here. – ad*
Michelle Lewis is a writer and editor on Electrek and an editor on DroneDJ, 9to5Mac, and 9to5Google. She lives in White River Junction, Vermont. She has previously worked for Fast Company, the Guardian, News Deeply, Time, and others. Message Michelle on Twitter or at michelle@9to5mac . Check out her personal blog.
About California solar energy bratislava
As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in California solar energy bratislava have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.
When you're looking for the latest and most efficient California solar energy bratislava for your PV project, our website offers a comprehensive selection of cutting-edge products designed to meet your specific requirements. Whether you're a renewable energy developer, utility company, or commercial enterprise looking to reduce your carbon footprint, we have the solutions to help you harness the full potential of solar energy.
By interacting with our online customer service, you'll gain a deep understanding of the various California solar energy bratislava featured in our extensive catalog, such as high-efficiency storage batteries and intelligent energy management systems, and how they work together to provide a stable and reliable power supply for your PV projects.
Related Contents
