OUR PROJECT |
Opportunity
In 2015, California signed Senate Bill 350 into effect, requiring retail sellers and publicly owned utilities to procure 50% of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030 |
Challenge
The increased capacity of renewables has led to challenges in meeting energy demand and maintaining load balance to provides stable power |
Solution
Battery energy storage has been recognized as one of the most promising options for increasing renewable energy utilization. |
ObjectivesThe overall objective of this project is to conduct a consequential life cycle assessment (CLCA) of the environmental impacts and benefits of combining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with utility-scale battery storage in California. Specifically, this project aims to:
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