California's power grid improves with a sevenfold increase in battery storage capacity, reducing risk of blackouts.

California's power grid has significantly improved due to a sevenfold increase in battery storage capacity in the past five years, from 1,474 MW in 2020 to 10,383 MW currently. The rapid growth of large-scale battery projects, now numbering 175, has allowed the state to store solar energy produced during daylight hours and release it back into the power grid during high demand periods, reducing the risk of blackouts. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law requiring battery storage plants to develop emergency response plans and enhance fire safety measures in response to safety concerns.

August 18, 2024
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