Arevon flips switch on 200MW California battery storage project

Arevon Energy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion and start of operations of its 200-MW/800-MWh Condor Energy Storage Project in San Bernardino County, California. The project will power up to 150,000 homes annually for up to four hours during periods of peak electricity demand and will generate an estimated $25 million in property tax payments over its life, supporting the county as well as the local school district.

With project stakeholders in attendance, the ribbon-cutting event not only celebrated the completion of the project, but also the community’s support for helping San Bernardino County achieve its Climate Action Plan goals. Kevin Smith, CEO of Arevon, delivered the keynote address at the event along with Mayor Bill Hussey, City of Grand Terrace; Council Member Jeff Allen, City of Grand Terrace; David Lincoln, Senior Vice President of Rosendin Electric, Inc.; and Charles Neighbors, Principal of Grand Terrace High School.

“The Condor Energy Storage Project represents our continued commitment to energy storage technologies and to promoting clean, renewable energy across the country,” Smith said. “As California strives to meet its sustainability goals and bring more renewable energy to the grid, battery storage is an essential component to ensure grid reliability and facilitate the continued deployment of renewable energy. Our projects here provide real economic revenues, cleaner air for communities and reliable energy access across the state.”

Condor’s ribbon-cutting ceremony recognized the efforts and collaboration of the project’s commercial partners and local labor organizations that helped bring the facility to life.

Condor is offering the Megapack 2 XL, Tesla’s utility-scale battery energy storage system, which is the most advanced technology available on the market today and provides the highest level of safety and security 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 production capacity under a long-term agreement.

Rosendin served as the engineering, procurement and construction services provider 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 values ​​every member of these hard-working, collaborative teams who have dedicated 280,000 hours of work to this project, which will help power local businesses, schools and homes when energy demand peaks,” Lincoln said. “As a long-standing partner of Arevon, we are proud to work with them to deliver energy projects that strengthen local communities while providing jobs and building our future workforce.”

As a long-time owner of the Condor Energy Storage Project, Arevon is committed to supporting the local community and its worthy causes. During the event, Arevon was honored to make donations to the Women’s Club, Lions Club, and Grand Terrace Foundation. Additionally, Arevon partnered with Grand Terrace High School and Riverside-based Industrial Metal Supply to spearhead the creation of a 3D metal sculpture that was unveiled at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Students from Grand Terrace High School (GTHS) owned the entire process, from concept and design to welding the 15-foot sculpture. Each piece was carefully separated to ensure no material was wasted, and Arevon worked with Industrial Metal Supply to source the steel for the sculpture. Additionally, Condor Energy Storage Project pledged $200,000 to provide shade for students at Grand Terrace High School, as well as a donation to the GTHS School Site Council.

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