Invenergy has completed the El Sol Energy Storage Center (50 MW), marking its 10th battery energy storage project in Arizona.
Invenergy’s project portfolio accounts for nearly half of all storage facilities to come online in the Grand Canyon State.
El Sol Energy Storage Center increases Invenergy’s Arizona storage portfolio to nearly 200 MW.
“Our investment in clean energy storage recognizes the growing need for diverse and safe energy sources and infrastructure that provides Americans with more reliable, affordable electricity year-round,” Jim Shield, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Invenergy, said.
Invenergy developed these projects for Arizona Public Service (APS) in Maricopa and Yuma Counties. These projects added nearly 200 MW to the state’s clean energy capacity to power residents and businesses throughout Arizona.
Invenergy’s Arizona storage projects include Desert Star, Paloma, Cotton Center, Gila Bend I & II, Hyder I & II, Foothills I & II and El Sol.
Invenergy also has additional solar and storage projects in development throughout Arizona.
Later this year, the Yuma Solar Energy Center (70 MW) is anticipated to begin operations, and the Hashknife Solar Energy Center (275 MW) is expected to begin construction.
Invenergy’s growing projects will be powering over 40,000 Arizona homes with clean electricity every year.
“Invenergy’s El Sol Energy Storage Center represents the increasing necessity of energy storage for communities across the state,” said Frank Macchiarola, Chief Policy Officer for American Clean Power Association (ACP).
Invenergy’s 31+ gigawatt portfolio of operating, in construction and contracted projects includes 21 storage projects, totaling 556 megawatts or 1,817 megawatt-hours of clean energy.