Powin Partners with BHE Renewables on Major Solar and Storage Microgrid Project
Product rendering of Powin’s Centipede™ Stack800 battery energy storage system (Photo: Business Wire)
Partnership Highlights
Powin has been chosen to partner with BHE Renewables as the energy storage solutions provider for one of the largest solar and storage microgrids, located in Ravenswood, W.Va.
About the Project
The project is slated to supply Titanium Metals Corp. with renewable energy to manufacture titanium products for the global aerospace industry. Powin will deliver a 50 MW Centipede Stack800 BESS to help power the microgrid, which will include a 106 MW solar array. The battery system is engineered to discharge energy continuously for 12 hours.
Quote from Jeff Waters, CEO of Powin
“We are honored to collaborate with BHE Renewables on this monumental project,” says Jeff Waters, CEO of Powin. “This initiative not only showcases the scalability and reliability of our energy storage solutions but also underscores our commitment to advancing clean energy and economic growth in the United States. By meeting domestic content requirements, we’re proud to contribute to the reshoring of critical energy infrastructure manufacturing.”
About BHE Renewables
BHE Renewables will oversee the construction and operation of the project, which is set to commence with initial deliveries beginning next year and reach full capacity in 2027.
Conclusion
This project marks Powin’s second collaboration with BHE Renewables, including the current development of Solar Star 3 and 4 in Kern County, Calif.
FAQs
* What is the size of the solar array?
+ 106 MW
* What is the capacity of the battery system?
+ 50 MW
* How long can the battery system discharge energy continuously?
+ 12 hours
* When will the project commence?
+ Initial deliveries will begin next year and reach full capacity in 2027