Arevon, the US-based energy developer and independent power producer, started construction on the Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, California.
The Nighthawk project, which will house a 300MW/1200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), is anticipated to use lithium-ferro-phosphate (LFP) chemistry and will be able to power 385,000 homes during peak demand for four hours. It is developed and will be owned by the firm as a $600 million utility-scale BESS that will allow for energy to be stored during low-demand periods and released as necessary.
The BESS is being built by the California-based firm Rosendin, which is set to employ more than 130 people during the height of construction.
In 2021, Arevon signed a long-term contract for the Nighthawk project to provide energy and resource adequacy to the utility Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).
The BESS will connect to the grid at the Sycamore Canyon Substation which is located on the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar. MCAS Miramar distributes energy to the greater San Diego area.
Kevin Smith, chief executive officer, Arevon, said: “What sets the Nighthawk Energy Storage Project apart is Arevon’s years of experience and proven track record in successfully developing safe, reliable renewable energy and battery storage projects in California and throughout the United States as well as the project’s design, which includes added safety measures and will comprise the safest and most advanced batteries on the market today. In addition, Arevon has partnered with the Poway Fire Department, who is committed to protecting the community, first responders, and the facility in the unlikely event an incident occurs.”
Image: The Nighthawk energy storage Project in California. Credit: Arevon.
