Why is Vistra deploying energy storage in Moss Landing?

The energy storage facility that Vistra is deploying in Moss Landing will help us build a more reliable, low-emission grid, providing zero-emission power to communities far and wide when they need it.

Does Vistra have a battery storage facility?

Vistra recently completed construction on Phase II of its Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility. The battery system is now storing power and releasing it to California’s grid when needed. The 100-megawatt expansion brings the facility’s total capacity to 400 megawatts/1,600 megawatt-hours.

How many homes can Vistra power in Moss Landing?

Phase I of the project saw Vistra’s 300 megawatt/1,200 megawatt-hours lithium-ion battery storage system in Moss Landing connected to the power grid, beginning operations in December 2020 with a capability of powering about 225,000 homes during peak electricity pricing periods.

When will Vistra's Moss Landing battery energy storage project start?

Pending the receipt of CPUC approval, Vistra anticipates construction on the third phase of the Moss Landing battery energy storage project will commence in May 2022 and will begin commercial operations prior to June 2023. With a robust pipeline of projects, Vistra plans to grow its zero-carbon Vistra Zero portfolio to 7,300 MW by 2026.

Where is Vistra's lithium-ion battery system located?

Utilizing technology from LG Energy Solution, Vistra’s enormous lithium-ion battery system is co-located on the site of its existing Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, a site that’s been providing electricity to Californians since 1950.

Does Vistra own wind power?

In addition, Vistra is a large purchaser of wind power. The company owns and operates the 400-MW/1,600-MWh battery energy storage system in Moss Landing, California, the largest of its kind in the world.