October 9, 2024
Frontiersman
Railbelt utilities install cutting-edge battery system
Chugach Electric Association and Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) have commissioned a new $65 million Battery Energy Storage System to strengthen the Railbelt power grid, boost reliability, and support the diversification of power generation. This cutting-edge system will stabilize the grid in response to demand and supply fluctuations, reducing reliance on gas-powered turbines and cutting emissions. By increasing efficiency and enabling more effective integration of renewable energy, the system is another significant step toward making Alaska’s power grid more resilient and accelerating the state’s shift to clean energy.