Will a hybrid energy storage project survive under Trump?

A hybrid energy storage project in western Kern that was approved for federal financial support under the Biden administration has managed to survive under the Trump administration even as other renewable power projects have been canceled.

Will a new hybrid energy facility revolutionize the power grid?

Massive new hybrid energy facility switches on to revolutionize power grid — here are the details first appeared on The Cool Down. It's a "merchant operation," meaning it doesn’t depend on government subsidies or long-term power-purchase agreements.

How many MW of solar power does a hybrid energy system have?

The hybrid renewable energy complex combines 238 megawatts of solar power and 760 megawatt-hours of battery storage. Now that the first phase is operational, 69 MW of solar power will flow through the completed grid connections to homes and businesses, with the remaining 169 MW expected to begin operations in early 2026.

When is PRM launching a new energy storage project?

But he said the federal agency has indicated it plans to come to a project kickoff ceremony tentatively scheduled for Oct. 7. PRM's $18.5 million project, considered a demonstration in advance of a much larger commercial version that could cost close to $2 billion, is unlike any other energy storage installation operating in the United States.

Can GeoTES be considered a hybrid project?

Umbro said PRM has been working to secure some of the permits for the past six years. The agency reviewing the drilling permits and aquifer exemption application, California's Geologic Energy Management Division, said Tuesday afternoon it was unable to provide an update by that evening. GeoTES can be considered a hybrid project for a few reasons.

When will Umbro's energy project start?

Umbro acknowledged the company is waiting for the Department of Energy to sign the final award document. But he said the federal agency has indicated it plans to come to a project kickoff ceremony tentatively scheduled for Oct. 7.