Fullmark Energizes California Grid with New 20-MW Battery

• Fullmark Energy powers up Ortega BESS in Lake Elsinore, boosting California's grid with cutting-edge storage solutions and expanding their 4-GW US pipeline.

Fullmark Energy has commenced commercial operations of a 20-MW/40-MWh battery energy storage system in Lake Elsinore, California. This Ortega project is part of Fullmark's Redwood energy storage portfolio, which includes four sites in Southern California. Ortega is the third facility to go online, following the Johanna site in Santa Ana and the Desert-Carris site in Palm Springs. The Ortega BESS will engage in the CAISO market, offering services like energy arbitrage and frequency regulation.

The Redwood portfolio boasts a total capacity of 125 MW, with the final project, San Jacinto in Banning, nearing completion. Fullmark Energy is also developing a 4-GW pipeline across the US, including projects in California, Texas, and the Mid-Atlantic region.

What is the significance of Fullmark Energy's Ortega project in California's energy market?

• Enhances grid reliability and stability in Southern California by providing energy storage solutions.
  
• Supports California's renewable energy goals by enabling better integration of solar and wind power.
  
• Contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by optimizing energy use and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
  
• Offers economic benefits through energy arbitrage, allowing for cost-effective energy management.
• Provides frequency regulation services, helping to maintain the balance between electricity supply and demand.
  
• Strengthens Fullmark Energy's presence in the California energy market, showcasing their commitment to renewable energy solutions.
  
• Part of a larger strategy to expand energy storage infrastructure, crucial for the transition to a sustainable energy future.
• Demonstrates the scalability of battery energy storage systems in meeting regional energy needs.
• Positions Fullmark Energy as a key player in the development of a resilient and flexible energy grid in California.