- 756 kW Solar System Size
- 2,400 kWh Battery Energy Capacity
- $3.2 Million Est. Lifetime Savings
Port of San Diego to Save $3.2 Million Thanks to Resilient Microgrid From PowerFlex
The Port of San Diego spans 34 miles of coastline running through the cities of Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, and San Diego. The fourth-largest seaport in California, it includes cargo and cruise ship terminals, restaurants, hotels, and nearly two dozen public parks. The Port called upon PowerFlex to install a solar and battery energy storage system with microgrid infrastructure at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal in San Diego.
A Valuable Port That’s Vulnerable to Power Outages
A major maritime shipping hub, the Port of San Diego injects billions of dollars into the local economy. The Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal is especially important — the 96-acre complex offers eight ship berths and access to a 300,000-square-foot temperature-controlled warehouse. If its operations were forced offline by a blackout caused by weather, equipment failure, or another event, there would be significant economic and logistical repercussions for the entire region.
True Energy Resiliency Through Microgrid Technology
INSTALLATION TYPE
- Rooftop Solar
- Energy Storage
- Microgrid
INSTALLATION SIZE
- 756-kW Solar
- 700-kW / 2,400-kWh Battery
LOCATION
- San Diego, CA
The microgrid project installed by PowerFlex can provide the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal with emergency backup power independently of the utility grid with less costs and environmental impact compared to traditional backup systems.
The energy provided by the solar and energy storage systems helps the Port power its operations in the event of a utility outage. This eliminates the need for a traditional diesel backup generator, making the Port fully renewable when running on its own power. Harmful carbon emissions are avoided, and energy expenses are kept low.
But the benefits don't end there. The solar and energy storage assets save money during normal operations by reducing the amount of electricity the Port consumes from the grid. Over 20 years, the Port is projected to save more than 3.2 million in energy costs.
