Arevon Energy has announced that its 300-megawatt (MW)/1,200 megawatt-hour (MWh) Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, California is now operational, marking the largest standalone battery storage project in the company’s portfolio.
Using lithium iron phosphate battery technology, the project stores electricity during periods of lower demand and dispatches it when demand is highest, providing enough energy to power up to 385,000 homes for as long as four hours.
Nighthawk operates under a long-term agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company and is expected to generate more than $30 million in property tax revenue over its lifetime, supporting local schools, public safety, and community services.
During peak construction, the project employed more than 130 workers.
“One thing that clean, green energy has taught us: battery storage is essential,” said Joel Anderson, San Diego County District 2 Supervisor, in a statement. “This project strengthens our infrastructure, boosts our local economy, supports grid reliability, and provides enough capacity to power up to 385,000 homes when we need it most.”
Arevon developed, constructed, and owns and operates the facility, which was celebrated with an on-site ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, project partners, and community members.
Arevon first announced the Nighthawk project when it broke ground on the facility earlier this year. The company owns and operates more than 6.3 gigawatts (GW) of solar and energy storage projects across 18 states and is currently constructing an additional 370 MW of new capacity.
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