SDG&E Adds Energy Storage to Substation, Boosting Grid Resilience

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) broke ground on the Clairemont Microgrid, one of four such projects based at its existing substations. Each microgrid is paired with energy storage, with the four projects bringing an additional 39 MW of battery capacity to the region. As part of its commitment to reach net zero and strengthen grid reliability, SDG&E has been rapidly expanding its energy storage portfolio. It currently has 95 MW of utility-owned energy storage online, with another 200+ MW in development.Once complete, the Clairemont Microgrid will be able to provide backup power to Fire Station 36, Balboa Branch Library/Cool Zone and local schools such as Lafayette Elementary, Sequoia Elementary, Innovation and CPMA Middle Schools and Madison High School. During the 10-day heatwave around Labor Day in September, energy storage, in addition to energy conservation efforts,…

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