GE and electricity supplier Southern California Edison (SCE) will deploy the first battery-gas turbine system in Norwalk, California in response to changing regulations and grid requirements after a gas leak from the state's Aliso Canyon storage facility. The Hybrid Electric Gas Turbine will support SCE's renewable energy capacity with fast ramping capabilities. In addition to providing power for SCAGs, the new hybrid electric generator is expected to provide additional flexibility by allowing utilities to use it as an alternative source of backup power.
GE and electricity supplier Southern California Edison (SCE) will deploy the first battery-gas turbine system in Norwalk, California in response to changing regulations and grid requirements after a gas leak from the state's Aliso Canyon storage facility. The Hybrid Electric Gas Turbine will support SCE's renewable energy capacity with fast ramping capabilities. The system can help smooth out the delivery of electricity, ensuring energy is dispatched to the grid immediately in emergency situations, said Reinaldo Garcia, CEO of GE Energy Connections' Grid Solutions.