Richmond, VA – According to the state officials, the project will provide backup power to the VSU Multi-Purpose Center, the university’s state-of-the-art venue that seats more than 6,000 guests and hosts many of its athletic events, as well as commencements, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, and more.
The battery storage project, proposed to the Virginia State Corporation Commission in September, is among several initiatives by Dominion Energy that will test alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.
These alternatives are expected to discharge power for significantly longer durations, promising enhanced reliability and efficiency.
The project calls for a 1.5-megawatt battery connected to the Multi-Purpose Center.
The Energy Storage Vessel will be able to discharge energy for up to 10 hours and will be developed by EnerVenue, a California-based company specializing in metal-hydrogen technology.
