BIRCH BAY PROJECT
About the Project
The Birch Bay Project is an innovative battery energy storage project proposed for Whatcom County, Washington that features batteries with a capacity of up to 100 megawatts and a 4-hour duration. It will provide Washington with additional flexibility in managing the energy grid, helping keep the lights on even during the hottest months of the year, when demand for electricity is at its peak. It will also help balance the diverse renewable energy resources on the grid minute by minute, filling in the gaps even when the wind is not blowing, and the sun is not shining. The Birch Bay Project is more than batteries — it represents a significant capital investment in Washington. It will create good-paying jobs to construct and operate millions in additional revenue for the local community.
It is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and the sun and a leader in battery storage.
Economic Benefits
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HOW IT WORKS
Energy storage provides valuable services to improve efficient operations of the larger power grid.
HOW IT WORKS
COMPONENTS
Individual battery cells are organized in modules, stacked on racks and housed in secure storage containers.
COMPONENTS
RECYCLING
Many of the component parts of lithium-ion batteries can be recycled and used in new products.
RECYCLING
SAFETY
Our energy storage projects are engineered to meet the highest standards of safety and fire protection.
SAFETY
*Estimated over first 30 years of the project. All figures are estimated and subject to change.