– Prevalon Energy chosen by Idaho Power for a 328 MWh battery energy storage system project
– Designed to align with Idaho Power’s strategy to integrate renewable energy sources
– Project aims to enhance grid resilience and provide reliable power supply during high demand periods
Prevalon Energy, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power Americas, has been chosen by Idaho Power for a four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) project with up to 328MWh capacity in Idaho. The project aligns with Idaho Power’s plan to integrate over 5GW of energy from wind and solar projects in the next two decades. Prevalon’s BESS is designed to meet the utility’s specific needs, including security, safety protocols, and reliable operations, and is set to be operational by 2025, contributing to grid resilience and acting as a net peak solution.
The service agreement for the project includes maintenance and remote monitoring of the BESS system to efficiently store energy generated from intermittent sources like wind and solar, allowing for its use when needed. Prevalon’s ‘Battery Energy Storage Platform’ will include various components like battery enclosures, inverters, medium voltage transformers, and an energy management system. The collaboration between Prevalon and Idaho Power aims to ensure a stable and reliable energy grid for customers by incorporating an end-to-end integrated battery energy storage solution into long-range plans. Additionally, Mitsubishi, the parent company of Prevalon, has partnered with PTT to explore utilizing 100% ammonia in gas turbine power generation in Thailand.