Gridbeyond to Optimise 200MW Californian Battery

Wedoany.com Report-Feb 28, GridBeyond is to provide trading and optimization services for Gore Street Energy Storage Fund’s 200MW Big Rock battery in California, the US.

GridBeyond’s AI-based Bid Optimizer will help the battery to achieve maximum returns in the CAISO market.

The software aligns market price forecasts with simulations of battery storage, renewable and thermal assets to simplify decision-making while ensuring optimal bids that go beyond conventional trading strategies.

As the California grid is becoming increasingly reliant on solar power, energy storage systems are essential to mitigate the intermittency of renewable generation.

The effective management of Gore Street Capital’s 200MW energy storage battery will be enable storing of excess solar energy during peak generation and its release it during high demand periods, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting grid stability, while generating revenues.

GridBeyond’s CAISO optimisation and proprietary must-offer strategy will be a key component of fulfilling the Big Rock Resource Adequacy contract acquired by a Goldman Sachs subsidiary in October 2024.

Alex O’Cinneide, CEO of Gore Street Capital, said: “Gore Street is committed to achieving the very best returns for all of its assets under management.

“We are therefore very pleased to have selected GridBeyond to partner with as Big Rock goes into operation and we move forward with the project.”

Sean McEvoy GridBeyond President of North America, said: “This deal highlights our commitment to advancing energy storage optimization solutions and shows once again the accuracy of our AI based solutions in delivering greater value for our customers ensuring grid stability, and supporting decarbonization goals.”