In Burbank, California, a major advancement in sustainable energy has been celebrated with the commissioning of the 75 kW/500 kWh ESS Energy Warehouse iron flow battery. This installation at the BWP EcoCampus is a clear indicator of the city’s commitment to green energy solutions. The system, paired with a 265 kW solar array, is poised to provide power equivalent to that used by roughly 300 local homes.
Mandip Samra, General Manager of BWP, emphasized the project’s significance towards Burbank’s 2040 goal for carbon-free power. He described the iron flow battery as a technology that would be central to the future renewable grid. This aligns with California’s wider efforts to become a leader in decarbonization, aiming for zero-emission electricity by 2045.
According to the California Energy Storage Alliance, to ensure the integration of renewable energy and maintain a reliable grid, the state will need approximately 13,571 MW of long-duration energy storage (LDES) by 2028. The ESS installation in Burbank plays a pivotal role in this vision, reinforcing the technology’s importance in optimizing assets for a cleaner energy grid.
The latest deployment adds to ESS’s achievements which include the IEEE 693 seismic certification for its Energy Center range. It complements the battery supplier’s growing portfolio of projects with high-profile clients like the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Eric Dresselhuys, CEO of ESS, lauds forward-thinking utilities like BWP for integrating advanced storage technologies into today’s landscape. He conveyed optimism for similar collaborations in California and beyond. The installation thus represents not just a technological stride but also a strong partnership in pursuit of sustainable energy.
