Strata Clean Energy, a key player in utility-scale solar and storage systems, has officially broken ground on Scatter Wash, a groundbreaking 255 MW / 1,020 MWh battery storage complex located in Phoenix, Arizona. The project, set to go live in April 2025, will play a pivotal role in meeting the surging energy demands of Arizona Public Service (APS) customers.
Incorporating Tesla's cutting-edge Megapack 2XL technology, the fully integrated battery system will facilitate enhanced energy management, supporting increased power demand and efficiently storing renewable energy from solar power plants. Jacob Tetlow, Executive Vice President of Operations at APS, emphasized the significance of these batteries during Arizona's scorching summer days, ensuring a reliable and diverse power supply.
Strata entered a 20-year tolling agreement with APS for Scatter Wash last year, securing the project through APS's All-Source Request for Proposal (RFP) conducted in May 2022. The agreement grants Strata the responsibility to build, own, and operate the battery storage complex, aligning with the company's commitment to expanding its portfolio of clean-energy assets.
The Scatter Wash development is made possible by the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for standalone energy storage, established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Strata, an early adopter of the tax incentive, previously utilized it for two projects in Vermont. With over 270 completed solar and storage projects and an extensive development pipeline, Strata continues to be a driving force in advancing clean and sustainable energy solutions.
Source: renewableenergyworld.com