Energy technology provider Wartsila has secured a contract to supply a 15MW / 30-megawatt hour (MWh) battery system for Tampa Electric Company's (TECO) expanding solar portfolio in Florida. The energy storage facility will be co-located with a 25MW solar plant in Dover, Florida.
This initiative marks TECO's second utility-scale energy storage facility, reinforcing grid reliability as the company continues to bolster its solar energy capacity. The Wartsila battery system is designed to address intermittency issues, providing TECO with control over energy discharge to the grid. The project will offer essential grid services, including resource adequacy, frequency support, and solar shifting.
Andrew Tang, Vice President of Wartsila Energy Storage & Optimisation, expressed pride in collaborating with TECO to implement flexible utility-scale solutions that enhance sustainable energy production and management. Tang highlighted the role of energy storage in optimizing renewable energy for a safer and more resilient grid, with anticipation for the system to commence operations in the second half of 2024.
The project aligns with the broader industry trend of integrating energy storage solutions to support the scalability of renewable energy sources and meet evolving grid demands.
