DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FlexGen Power
Systems, Inc. ("FlexGen", or the "Company"), a leading battery
energy storage solution and software technology provider, is
announcing today that it has been selected to provide energy
storage technology and software for one of the largest energy
storage programs in the Nation's history.
FlexGen to Provide Technology and Software for One of Nation's
Largest, Most Critical Battery Energy Storage Programs
Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator and
renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator, was
contracted by Southern California Edison (SCE) for the project and
selected FlexGen to provide their best-in-class energy storage
technology, HybridOS energy management system platform, and
equipment for the projects. The energy storage systems,
strategically located at three SCE substations, are designed to
provide approximately 2,150 megawatt-hours of on-demand energy to
increase grid reliability and decrease the grid's dependence on
natural gas power plants as California transitions to a clean energy
future.
"California and Southern
California Edison have been global leaders in driving the clean
energy transition, and this innovative project is their latest
important step. We're proud to be partnering with Ameresco to
deliver increased grid reliability and service to Southern California residents and businesses,"
said Kelcy Pegler, CEO of FlexGen.
"Energy storage is critical to the future of the grid, and FlexGen
has spent the last decade honing our capabilities to deliver
critical energy storage assets to our partners."
"Innovative cleantech projects of this magnitude have the
ability to provide transformative solutions to regions in need of
reliable and resilient energy," said George
Sakellaris, CEO, Ameresco. "At Ameresco, we are so pleased
to be a part of a project that takes such a meaningful step in
providing cleantech solutions to combat the disruptive effects of
extreme weather events across the nation."
The SCE projects, targeted to be completed in Summer 2022, are
being deployed on an aggressive timeline driven by Gov.
Gavin Newsom's emergency
proclamation to bring clean and resilient energy resources
online to ensure the reliability and sufficiency of supply of
resources for the California
grid.
FlexGen is dedicated to providing best-in-class service and
performance for its customers, seeking to ensure safety,
reliability, and resiliency in all operating environments.
FlexGen's industry-leading HybridOS energy management system
platform delivers the full stack of energy storage value,
including ancillary services, capacity, and energy market. The SCE
projects build on FlexGen's rapidly growing fleet of energy storage
assets operating throughout the United
States with Investor Owned Utilities, Municipal and
Cooperative Utilities, and Independent Power Producers.
About FlexGen Power Systems, Inc.
Based in Durham, N.C., FlexGen
is a leading integration services and software technology provider
for energy storage solutions globally. FlexGen designs and
integrates storage solutions and the software platform that is
enabling today's energy transition. Leveraging its best-in-class
energy management software and power electronics, FlexGen delivers
utility-scale storage projects integrated with traditional and
renewable power generation globally. Our clients and partners
include the most technically and commercially demanding developers,
utilities, government agencies, and industrial companies globally.
To learn more, please visit www.flexgen.com.
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