Hydrostor signs offtake agreement with California Community Power for 4 GWh A-CAES project

Hydrostor's offtake agreement with California Community Power (CC Power) for the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center represents a significant step forward in the development of advanced compressed air energy storage (A-CAES) technology. The agreement secures 50 MW/400 MWh of the facility's total 500 MW/4,000 MWh capacity for six of CC Power's community choice aggregator members, demonstrating a commitment to long-duration energy storage solutions. This project, slated to come online in 2030, aims to provide eight hours of continuous discharge to the grid, addressing the growing need for reliable and flexible energy resources in California. The Willow Rock Energy Storage Center is a notable project due to its large scale and the involvement of multiple community choice aggregators. The participation of CC Power members like CleanPowerSF, Peninsula Clean Energy, Redwood Coast Energy Authority, San José Clean Energy, Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority, and Valley Clean Energy Authority highlights the increasing interest in collaborative energy procurement strategies. Furthermore, the potential involvement of suppliers like Tesla and Chint Power suggests a diverse supply chain supporting the project's development. Hydrostor's experience in A-CAES technology, as evidenced by its previous joint venture, positions it as a key player in this emerging sector.