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Invenergy Completes 10th Arizona Energy Storage Project with El Sol Energy Storage Center

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Slice of Energy Team
September 04, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • Invenergy completes El Sol Energy Storage Center (50 MW), its 10th project in Arizona.

  • Nearly half of all new storage capacity in Arizona since 2023 has been developed by Invenergy.

  • Arizona storage portfolio reaches 200 MW, supporting reliable, clean energy during peak demand.

  • Investment drives local economic growth, benefiting public services and infrastructure.

  • Upcoming solar projects include Yuma Solar Energy Center (70 MW) and Hashknife Solar Energy Center (275 MW).

Source (PR Newswire)

Notable Quotes:

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"The start of commercial operations at El Sol is an exciting milestone for Invenergy, marking our 10th storage project online in the state which helps meet the high customer demand for clean energy in Arizona."

Jim Shield, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Invenergy
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"Adding renewable projects like the El Sol Energy Storage Center will help APS continue to deliver reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy."

Brian Cole, Vice President of Resource Management at APS
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"This project brings increased revenues into local Arizona communities and supports energy resiliency. Projects like these are critical as our energy demand grows and El Sol demonstrates the potential for sustainable, private sector-led growth."

Maren Mahoney, Director at Arizona Governor's Office of Resiliency

Our Take:

The completion of the El Sol Energy Storage Center by Invenergy represents a significant step forward in Arizona's energy infrastructure. This project not only bolsters the state's clean energy capacity but also highlights the critical role of battery storage in ensuring energy reliability during peak demand periods. As Arizona continues to face challenges from extreme temperatures and growing energy needs, Invenergy's strategic investments in storage solutions are paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable energy future. With additional solar and storage projects on the horizon, Invenergy is positioned to remain a key player in the state's transition to clean energy.