Redflow Ltd., a renowned global clean energy storage company, has been selected as the battery provider for a groundbreaking 34.4 MWh long-duration energy storage (LDES) microgrid project. This project recently received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), as part of its innovative $325 million LDES program. The aim of the program is to propel clean energy technologies forward, foster the wider adoption of renewable energy sources, and enhance America’s energy security.

Named the Children’s Hospital Resilient Grid with Energy Storage (CHARGES) project, it will enable Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, California to replace its existing diesel generators with cleaner and more cost-effective resources. Additionally, this initiative will pave the way for other hospitals and critical infrastructure facilities across the country to implement similar sustainable projects. Redflow will collaborate on the system with its project development partner, Faraday Microgrids, while the project is sponsored and expected to be co-funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC).

Valley Children’s Hospital, the sole full-service pediatric facility in California’s Central Valley, faces numerous challenges caused by extreme heat conditions, drought, coastal smog, and poor air quality. The installation of a powerful 34.4 MWh long-duration energy storage and solar microgrid will empower the hospital to serve the region’s residents more efficiently, even during power interruptions.

The primary objective of this project is to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations during utility outages or shortages unrelated to earthquakes. In situations where natural gas or fuel cell shutdowns are mandatory due to seismic events, the Redflow batteries and associated systems will sustain facility operations for at least 18 hours post-quake.

Apart from the integration of Redflow batteries, the microgrid will leverage other renewable energy resources to foster decarbonization. This multi-faceted approach will result in substantial cost savings for the hospital, establish resilient infrastructure in the face of natural disasters and power outages, and provide overall grid benefits.

The project highlights the crucial role played by Redflow and its innovative battery solution in advancing sustainable and efficient energy storage technologies. This collaboration between Redflow, Faraday Microgrids, and the support from the DOE and CEC exemplifies a significant step towards a greener and more resilient future for critical infrastructure in the United States.

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