Energy storage system maker Eos Energy Storage has received 1.5GWh of orders for its zinc hybrid cathode battery systems from power providers in two US states.
The systems will be manufactured in Pittsburgh, US, by Hi-Power— the firm’s joint venture manufacturing facility co-owned with Holtec International.
The orders include a strategic agreement for 1GWh of standalone energy storage with power generation firm International Electric Power (IEP). The systems will be used in grid-connected projects by power management corporation Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
Eos will manufacture, design and deliver multiple integrated AC energy storage systems for the project starting in the third quarter of 2021.
Peter Dailey, chief executive officer of IEP said: “ERCOT offers perhaps the most interesting opportunity for battery plays in the United States, including hourly energy arbitrage, ancillaries and congestion revenue rights.”
The final 500MW will be delivered to Carson Hybrid Energy Storage (CHES) in the first quarter of 2023.
The systems will be used in parallel with existing power generation and substation architecture to store renewable energy and provide power quality services to the California Power Grid.
Peter Reardon, president of CHES, said: “The recent blackouts showed that California cannot rely on out of state imports during climate induced heat waves affecting regions and not individual states.
“With support from Southern California Edison, we are going to maximise the benefit of an existing interconnect to allow for this important energy storage resource to be located in the Los Angeles basin.”
CHES will implement a pilot 1MW behind the meter project in the Los Angeles basin next year before scaling up deployed capacity as it seeks to develop safe energy storage solutions in the area.
The company is also ‘on track to imminently execute’ a definitive agreement with special purpose acquisition company B. Riley Principal Merger Corp. II— the deal announced on 24 June will provide Eos with access to additional funding to expand its manufacturing capacity and R&D personnel.