Operated by renewable energy company Half Moon Ventures (HMV), the battery energy storage system (BESS) and 4.2MW solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are installed in the territory of the Village of Minster.
The project comprises S&C-built 7MW PureWave SMS storage management system, designed to provide fully integrated storage management and power conversion for 3MWh of lithium ion-batteries.
LG Chem Energy Solution senior vice-president Sunghoon Jang said: "Collaboration on this project with S&C has provided not only key learnings, but also a system that provides the community with critical grid services, as well as commercially viable revenue streams for the system owner and local utility.
"This project shows how the energy storage industry has entered another phase with viable projects for customers and end users."
The system, which is tied to HMV’s adjacent solar plant, is claimed to be the largest US facility of its kind.
S&C US business unit president Mike Edmonds said: "This project is a key example of how energy storage can generate tangible revenue streams while providing critical grid services.
"S&C has been able to deliver a comprehensive energy storage solution through its collaboration with LG Chem and is very proud to be moving the energy storage industry forward."
Additionally, S&C provided 15-kV Vista underground distribution switchgear designed to facilitate protection and control between the storage system and the grid.
S&C was also responsible for all major power system studies as well as the complete engineering, procurement and construction for the project.
Image: The LG Chem’ batteries integrated into the S&C energy storage system. Photo: courtesy Business Wire/LG Chem.
