PG&E seeks approval of deals for 387 MW of new battery storage

San Francisco-based utility Pacific Gas and Electric Co (PG&E) is looking for regulatory approval of six new deals to add battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 387 MW.

The company, owned by PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), said on Wednesday it signed the agreements following a competitive request for offers (RFO) in June and is now asking the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to clear them.

PG&E has so far awarded energy storage contracts for more than 1,000 MW of capacity that should be deployed through 2023. The latest deals count towards the company’s requirement of adding 765.1 MW of system reliability resources by August 1, 2023.

The company noted that the batteries contracted now will help with the integration of more renewable generation sources and with ensuring the future reliability of the electric system.

More details about the deals are available below. All projects will rely on lithium ion batteries, each with a four-hour discharge duration.

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