LILESVILLE — Pee Dee Electric today announces the planned installation of cutting-edge battery energy storage technology in Rockingham. The battery project will be integrated at an existing electric substation, adding local energy resources that will enhance system resilience and reliability for co-op consumers-members.
“Pee Dee Electric is committed to innovation that advances our Brighter Future vision for electricity that is affordable, reliable and supports our sustainability goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050,” said Donnie Spivey, CEO of Pee Dee Electric.
The battery in Rockingham is one of 10 substation batteries being deployed in rural locations this year by North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, including Pee Dee Electric. Collectively, the batteries will provide 40 megawatts of power, and will be charged when demand for electricity is low and…