The project, valued at $54 million, includes 4.5 megawatts of solar generation and 21 megawatt-hours of battery storage, all managed by OATI's GridMind platform. The microgrid will allow community facilities and businesses to operate independently of the local utility grid.
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Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Build Microgrid for Energy Independence
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians is nearing completion of a decade-long push for energy independence through a partnership with Open Access Technology International (OATI). The tribe is building a two-part…
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Key Details
- Location: Corning, Calif., off I-5 near Rolling Hills Casino Resort
- Date/time: Groundbreaking in 2024, expected completion by early 2027
- Agencies involved: Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, Open Access Technology International (OATI), California Energy Commission, FEMA
- Status: Under construction
Damon Safranek, CEO for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
David Heim, Chief Strategy Officer at OATI
Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Open Access Technology International (OATI)
California Energy Commission
FEMA
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