How will enersmart save San Diego's power system?

Six battery storage containers owned and operated by local renewable energy company EnerSmart will deliver six megawatts and 12 megawatt-hours of energy by interconnecting with a nearby San Diego Gas & Electric substation, promising to relieve strain on the state’s power system and reduce the chances of blackouts.

How much does a storage unit cost in San Diego?

A 5' x 5' storage unit in San Diego typically costs around $70 a month. Various other factors affect the cost of storage units in San Diego, including: Neighborhood - Storage facilities with convenient locations in highly populated areas tend to be more expensive.

How many enersmart storage projects are there in San Diego County?

Based in Solana Beach with nine employees, EnerSmart has 11 storage projects in various stages of development in San Diego County (including the Chula Vista facility), totaling 156 megawatts.

Where can I buy a container in San Diego?

Containers can also be purchased with a credit card and picked up in person by visiting Environmental Services Department, Collection Services Division at 8353 Miramar Place, San Diego, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. City-issued containers are expected to have a lifespan of 10 years.

What's going on with San Diego's Battery boom?

The lithium iron phosphate batteries in one of the cubes of the 6-megawatt storage facility operated by EnerSmart in Chula Vista. The battery boom continues in the San Diego region, with an energy storage project unveiled Tuesday in Chula Vista that can power nearly 3,000 homes for each hour it provides electricity to the grid.

How can energy storage fill the energy gap in California?

Energy storage — particularly from batteries — is seen as a key way to fill the gaps. Storage facilities take solar power generated during the day and discharge the electricity later, especially from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. when California’s grid is under the most stress and energy prices are at their highest.