Duke Energy begins operating the largest battery system in North Carolina
Duke Energy has commenced operations of North Carolina's largest battery system, an 11-MW project located in Onslow County, alongside a 13-MW solar facility at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This project aims to enhance energy reliability and maximize the use of renewable resources. The lithium iron phosphate battery will operate both in conjunction with and independently from the solar facility. Duke Energy plans to expand its battery storage capacity to over 1,600 MW by 2029, currently having about 90 MW in three states. The initiative supports the company's strategy for a clean energy transition and energy resilience.
- Launch of North Carolina's largest battery system at 11-MW capacity.
- Expansion of battery storage to over 1,600 MW planned by 2029.
- Partnership with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to enhance energy security.
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- 11-MW battery will operate alongside existing solar facility
- Both are located inside the site boundary of
Camp Lejeune on leased land
The battery system will frequently be operated in conjunction with an adjacent 13-MW solar facility located on a leased site within
"Battery storage is an important resource for our transition to cleaner energy," said
Together, the projects enable the most efficient and reliable use of renewable resources. Both projects are connected to a Duke Energy substation and will be used to serve all
"Through an enhanced use lease (EUL) and strategic partnership with
The battery's chemistry is lithium iron phosphate with the system rated at 11-MW/11-MWh, and its physical footprint is about 1 acre. Duke Energy partnered with Black & Veatch construction entity OCI, which acted as the prime contractor for engineering, procurement and construction.
In recent years, Duke Energy has been expanding battery storage in
Battery storage is essential to speed the clean energy transition in
The company plans to continue investing in battery technology over the next few years. Duke Energy expects to have more than 1,600 MW of battery storage in service by 2029. Currently, the company's regulated utilities have about 90 MW of battery energy storage projects in operation in three states.
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