Arevon Energy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion and commencement of operations of its 200 MW/800 MWh Condor Energy Storage Project in San Bernardino County, California. The project will provide power to up to 150,000 homes annually for up to four hours during peak electricity demand periods and will generate an estimated $25 million in property tax revenue over its lifetime, supporting both the county and local school district.
Attended by project stakeholders, the ribbon-cutting event celebrated not only the completion of the project, but also the community’s support to help San Bernardino County achieve the goals of the Climate Action Plan. Kevin Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Arevon, delivered remarks at the event, along with Mayor Bill Hussey, City of Grand Terrace; Councilman Jeff Allen, City of Grand Terrace; David Lincoln, Senior Vice President at Rosendin Electric, Inc.; and Charles Neighbors, principal of Grand Terrace High School.
“The Condor Energy Storage Project symbolizes our continued commitment to energy storage technologies and to advancing clean, renewable energy across the country,” said Smith. “As California looks to achieve its sustainability goals and bring more renewable energy online, battery storage is an essential component to ensure grid reliability and facilitate further adoption of renewable energy. Our projects here provide viable economic income, cleaner air for the community, and reliable energy access across the state.”
The ribbon cutting at Condor recognized the efforts and collaboration of the project’s commercial partners and local labor organizations that helped bring the facility online.
Condor features Megapack 2 XL, Tesla’s large-scale battery energy storage system, which is the most advanced technology available on the market today and provides superior safety and protection for both the project and the surrounding community. Tesla has also been contracted to provide operations and maintenance services for the project. Southern California Edison (SCE) has purchased the project’s capacity under a long-term agreement.
Rosendin served as the engineering, procurement and construction supplier and hired local electricians from IBEW Local 477, Operators Local 12, Iron Workers Local 433, Laborers Local 1184 and Carpenters Local 909 to build the facility.
“Rosendin appreciates every member of these hard-working, collaborative teams who have dedicated 280,000 hours of work on this project that will help power local businesses, schools and homes when energy demand is at its peak,” Lincoln said. “As a long-term partner of Arevon, we are proud to work with them to deliver energy projects that strengthen local communities while creating jobs and building our future workforce.”
As the long-term owner of the Condor Energy Storage Project, Arevon is committed to supporting the local community and its valuable initiatives. During the event, Arevon had the privilege of presenting donations to the Women’s Club, Lions Club and Grand Terrace Foundation. In addition, Arevon collaborated with Grand Terrace High School and Riverside-based Industrial Metal Supply to initiate the creation of a 3D metal sculpture, which was featured during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students from Grand Terrace High School (GTHS) owned the entire process, from conception and design to welding of the sculpture, which measures 15 feet tall. Each element was carefully separated to ensure no material was wasted, and Arevon worked with Industrial Metal Supply to order the steel for the sculpture. In addition, the Condor Energy Storage Project has pledged a $200,000 contribution to provide shade for Grand Terrace High School students, along with a donation to the GTHS School Site Council.
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