Project overview

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500 MW

2,000 MWh storage capacity

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Enough stored energy to power nearly 375,000 California homes for four hours

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Menifee, California

Project Details

Expected Project timeline

Economic and environmental benefits

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Utilizes land near existing electric grid infrastructure, minimizing the need for long overhead transmission lines
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Designed in accordance with the latest applicable codes, safety standards, security, lighting, landscaping and noise requirements
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Economic benefits include new local tax revenue and local job creation during construction and operations

Visual simulations

Environmental and technical studies

The project will be reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act. Environmental and technical studies for the project will include a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, hydrology, geotechnical, cultural resources, land, topography, biological, wetlands, economic impact and other studies. AES will work with the relevant government and regulatory agencies to mitigate potential environmental impacts from the project.

Community impact and engagement

AES is committed to being a good neighbor and partner to the communities where our projects are located. This includes informing and engaging project stakeholders and the public throughout all phases of the project. AES also supports local contractors, community organizations and programs.

Questions?

Email: CAstakeholderrelations@aes.com

Phone (toll-free): 800-396-8481

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