Energy Vault Secures $28 Million for World's First Ultra-Long Duration Hybrid Green Hydrogen Energy Storage Microgrid in California
Key Ideas
- Energy Vault Holdings secures $28 million for the Calistoga Resiliency Center, designed to provide ultra-long duration energy storage and power resiliency during wildfire risks.
- The CRC features a 293 MWh microgrid system with 8.5 MW peak power output, combining hydrogen fuel cells and B-VAULT™ DC battery technology.
- The facility is managed by VaultOS™ Energy Management System and is expected to achieve full commercial operation in Q2 2025.
- Energy Vault also has commitments for Investment Tax Credits for two Texas projects, aiming to generate over $25 million.
Energy Vault Holdings has successfully closed $28 million in project financing for the Calistoga Resiliency Center (CRC) in California, which serves PG&E as the world's first ultra-long duration hybrid green hydrogen energy storage microgrid. The CRC is designed to enhance power resiliency during wildfire risks and features a 293 MWh microgrid system providing approximately 48 hours of continuous energy supply with a peak power output of 8.5 MW during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events. This system combines hydrogen fuel cells with B-VAULT™ DC battery technology and is managed by the VaultOS™ Energy Management System. The CRC has achieved mechanical completion and is currently in the commissioning phase, with full commercial operation expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025. Additionally, Energy Vault has secured Investment Tax Credits for two projects in Texas, with an anticipated yield of over $25 million.