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Alpha Omega Power Unveils 100MW Caballero Battery Project
Slice of Energy Team
December 06, 2024
Key Highlights:
Alpha Omega Power (AOP) acquires and finances 100MW/400MWh Caballero project in Nipomo, California.
Caballero battery to power 100,000 homes for up to four hours during peak demand.
Gridmatic's AI-enabled optimization to boost battery revenue and efficiency by up to 32%.
First utility-scale battery project in AOP’s pipeline to serve CAISO market.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“We’re thrilled to find a partner in Gridmatic with the depth of energy and software experience to leverage batteries, market expertise, and Artificial Intelligence to smooth the volatility of renewable resources and better match load to generation.”
“Our industry-leading forecasting and optimization algorithms can maximize the benefits of battery storage assets while minimizing risk of loss, delivering reliability to the California grid while helping make more assets bankable for owners.”
Our Take:
The Caballero battery energy storage project represents a major leap forward in integrating utility-scale storage into California's clean energy ecosystem. Alpha Omega Power’s partnership with Fengate and Gridmatic is a blueprint for the industry, combining financial strength, cutting-edge AI optimization, and a commitment to sustainability. With Gridmatic’s advanced algorithms and proven track record, the Caballero project is poised to enhance grid reliability, support renewable integration, and set a benchmark for profitability in energy storage operations. This project underscores the vital role of innovation in overcoming market challenges and accelerating the clean energy transition.