Energy Storage in California

At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.

Luna Storage and LAB store and deliver clean energy from 18 AES solar facilities in the area, which enables better utilization of renewable generation. Battery storage provides a critical and cost-effective source of clean and reliable power that can be stored and used at night or during periods of high demand, which helps reduce California’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Power generated and stored in the battery storage facilities is delivered to the electric grid via a connection to the Big Sky Substation. Clean Power Alliance is contracted to purchase power from Luna Storage and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is contracted to purchase capacity from the LAB.

As with all AES’ clean energy projects, we are committed to being a good neighbor, partnering with landowners and investing in local communities. The AES team works with a broad cross section of government, community, business, labor unions, and other stakeholders in the California communities we serve to support high-impact initiatives and programs.

For example, AES contributes to workforce development through an ongoing partnership with Antelope Valley College, a public community college in Lancaster, California. AES provides annual scholarship funding for students in STEM and vocational training.