CAMS Secures Operations Deal for esVolta’s 30-MW Battery Energy Storage System in California

Credit: esVolta

Energy services provider Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS) announced on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to manage the operations of a 30-MW/60-MWh battery system (BESS) located in Santa Paula, .

The Santa Paula BESS is owned by esVolta LP, an energy storage developer and part of sustainable investor . As part of the deal, CAMS will assume responsibility for the battery's operations and maintenance (O&M), including preventative and corrective maintenance. The company will also manage balance of plant equipment and warranty claims.

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Situated in Santa Paula, the -ion BESS plays a crucial role in providing reliability, resiliency, and peak load capacity to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) grid. With a capacity sufficient to power 20,000 homes for four hours, the facility contributes to the state's grid stability.

In November of the previous year, esVolta secured a tax equity deal with a US Bank unit to support the installation of the Santa Paula battery. The facility, designed to deliver capacity and ancillary services to the state electric grid, has established long-term contracts with a major energy commodity firm and several California electric community choice aggregators.

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This operational collaboration between CAMS and esVolta reflects the ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency and reliability of energy storage systems, playing a vital role in supporting California's transition to a sustainable and resilient grid infrastructure.

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