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Blue Summit Storage LLC30 MW Storage

Storage

Blue Summit Storage LLC is a storage power plant located in the United States of America. It has an installed capacity of 30 MW generated from storage energy. The plant was commissioned in 2017. It is operated by Blue Summit Storage LLC.

Capacity
30 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Blue Summit Storage LLC
Location
34.2990°, -99.3990°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 34.299000, -99.399000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Blue Summit Storage LLC is a storage power plant producing approximately 53 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Storage
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Stations
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
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An Overview of Storage Power Generation as a Renewable Energy Source

Storage power generation, often referred to as energy storage, is an innovative technology that plays a crucial role in the modern energy landscape. It involves the conversion of electrical energy into a storable form, which can later be converted back into electricity when needed. This technology primarily utilises various mechanical, chemical, or thermal processes to store energy, with the most common methods being pumped hydro storage, battery systems, and compressed air energy storage. Currently, there are 135 storage power plants operating worldwide across two countries, with a total installed capacity of 1.7 gigawatts (GW). The United Kingdom and the United States lead this sector, with 31 plants and a capacity of 0.9 GW, and 104 plants with a capacity of 0.8 GW, respectively.

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