Eos Energy Announces Expansion of Existing Project with Indian Energy and the California Energy Commission
Eos Energy Enterprises announced an expansion of their project with Indian Energy and the California Energy Commission, increasing the storage capacity from 35 MWh to 60 MWh for the Viejas Enterprise Microgrid. This marks Eos' largest order funded by the California Energy Commission and aims to enhance grid resiliency for the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.
The project will utilize Eos' Gen 2.3 systems and the new Eos Z3 Cubes, which are non-flammable and do not require cooling systems, thus reducing operating costs. Eos is scaling production of the Z3 systems at its new manufacturing line in Pennsylvania, supported by a predominantly U.S. supply chain.
The expansion is a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions for California, contributing to the state’s ambitious climate goals. It also provides reliable energy security to remote communities and reaffirms the partnership between Eos, Indian Energy, and the California Energy Commission.
- Expansion of project size to 60 MWh, largest order funded by the California Energy Commission.
- Project enhances grid resiliency for the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.
- Utilizes safe, non-flammable, and cost-effective Eos Z3 Cubes.
- Scaling production at new manufacturing line in Pennsylvania with a U.S. supply chain.
- Supports California's ambitious climate goals and provides energy security to remote communities.
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The expansion of Eos Energy's project signifies a strong endorsement from both Indian Energy and the California Energy Commission, reinforcing Eos' position within the energy storage market. Expanding the project size from 35 MWh to 60 MWh represents a considerable scale-up, indicative of growing trust and demand for Eos’ technology. This could lead to increased revenue and further large-scale projects in the future.
From a financial perspective, the project expansion funded by the California Energy Commission highlights the reliability and competitive edge of Eos' technology. Investors should note that the company is receiving
The company’s recent
The use of Eos' Gen 2.3 systems and the new Z3TM Cubes leverages zinc-based Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technology, which is significant for several reasons. The non-flammable and maintenance-free nature of these systems reduces operational risks and costs, making them attractive compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. This technology’s resilience and scalability cater well to large-scale utility projects, highlighting its potential to capture a larger market share.
Eos' focus on a US-based supply chain and domestic manufacturing aligns with current trends toward localization and supply chain security. This ensures stability and potentially quicker response times to market demands, while also supporting local economies. The fact that these solutions require less cooling and emit reduced ambient noise positions them as environmentally and community-friendly, attributes that are increasingly critical in gaining regulatory and public support.
Furthermore, the partnership with Native American entities for the development and maintenance of the microgrid underscores a commitment to inclusive growth and socio-economic development, potentially fostering goodwill and future collaborative opportunities.
Expands project size to bring safe, “made in America” clean energy storage solution for Viejas Enterprise Microgrid
TURTLE CREEK, Pa., July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) ("Eos" or the “Company”), a leading provider of safe, scalable, efficient, and sustainable zinc-based Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) systems, today announced an expansion of its existing agreement with Indian Energy, adding 25 MWh of storage to the existing 35 MWh order for an overall project size of 60 MWh to enhance grid resiliency for the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians. This expansion is Eos’ largest order funded by the California Energy Commission and represents a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions within California.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with Indian Energy and the California Energy Commission to accelerate the adoption of safe, made in America clean energy technologies,” said Justin Vagnozzi, Vice President of Sales at Eos Energy. “This partnership affirms our shared vision for a more sustainable future and highlights the critical role of energy storage in achieving California's ambitious climate goals, while providing reliable, flexible energy security to remote communities.”
The Viejas Enterprise Microgrid installation will include a hybrid of the Company’s Gen 2.3 systems, which have already been delivered, and the new Eos Z3TM Cubes. These systems are safe, non-flammable, and do not require cooling systems, reducing both ambient noise as well as operating costs. Eos continues to scale Z3 production on its newly commissioned state-of-the-art manufacturing line in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, supported by its predominantly U.S. supply chain.
Indian Energy, a Native American-owned microgrid developer, and Maada’oozh, a Native American-owned microgrid operations and maintenance provider, worked in partnership with the California Energy Commission to select the Eos Z3TM technology for the Viejas Enterprise Microgrid.
“Eos’ Battery Energy Storage System technology is a leading LDES solution that will ensure resiliency and reliability for the Viejas Tribe,” said Dr. Craig Reiter, Chief Sustainability Officer for Indian Energy and Maada’oozh. “Eos meets our domestic content requirements by being made in America and satisfies our sustainability goals as a non-lithium energy storage manufacturer.”
“Eos’ non-flammable proprietary technology represents a pivotal step forward in our commitment to deploying a diverse set of energy storage technologies,” said Allen J. Cadreau, Vice President of Engineering at Indian Energy. “The scalability, reliability and flexibility of their systems make them ideal for meeting our energy storage needs. We are confident that our partnership with Eos will not only enhance our operational efficiency, but also contribute to providing resiliency and energy stability in communities that face the greatest risk of being adversely affected by climate change.”
The expanded project provides dependable utility-scale renewable energy through the development of a solar-plus LDES microgrid on the Tribal lands of the Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Indians in Alpine, California. This expansion signifies the strengthening partnership between the three entities and reaffirms their commitment to accelerate the shift to safe LDES solutions in the state of California.
This announcement follows the recent milestones of Eos successfully launching commercial production on its first state-of-the-art manufacturing line and receiving an up to
About Eos Energy Enterprises
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to clean energy with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.
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About Indian Energy
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About Maada’oozh
Maada’oozh is a Native American-owned Distribution, Logistics, and Microgrid Maintenance company. Maada’oozh develops energy solutions that assists our customers in meeting their sustainability and environmental goals. Maada’oozh promotes Social and Environmental Justice by developing projects that benefit the people and communities where the projects are built.
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Investors and Media: csreiter@maadaoozh.com
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