Hawaii unveils largest solar+storage system in the state and possibly the world
Hawaii | January 09, 2019
AES Distributed Energy and Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) held a site blessing yesterday for completion of the Lāwa’i Solar and Energy Storage facility on Kauaʻi’s south shore. The facility consists of 28 MW solar PV and a 100 MWh, five-hour duration energy storage system that will help Hawaii meet its goal of reaching 100% renewable energy by 2045. The new PV Peaker will deliver roughly 11% of the Kaua’i’s power, making the island more than 50% powered by renewables.