In a significant stride towards renewable energy adoption, Energy Vault and NV Energy have announced the completion and commencement of commercial operation of the Reid Gardner Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Moapa, Nevada. 🌟🔋 Built on the grounds of a decommissioned coal-fired electric generating facility, this grid-scale storage system boasts a capacity of 220 MW/440 MWh, aiming to support the grid by dispatching stored renewable energy during peak consumption hours.
With the project now under the full operation of NV Energy, Energy Vault's integration platform and energy management system, Vault-OS, play a pivotal role in optimizing its performance. Marco Terruzzin, Chief Commercial & Product Officer at Energy Vault, expressed gratitude for NV Energy's partnership, highlighting the project's timely completion within budget constraints. He emphasized Energy Vault's commitment to delivering efficient and high-performance energy storage solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers and contribute to Nevada's carbon neutrality objectives.
As the largest utility in Nevada, NV Energy's collaboration underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing clean energy initiatives and enhancing grid resiliency. The Reid Gardner BESS project not only signifies a shift towards sustainable energy practices but also marks a significant milestone in repurposing former fossil fuel sites for environmentally beneficial purposes.
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