Arevon Inks Deal With San Diego Community Power For Avocet Energy Storage

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US-based renewable energy developer Arevon Energy has announced it has entered into a 15-year energy storage service agreement with San Diego Community Power (SDCP), California’s second-largest community choice aggregator, for the full capacity of the Avocet Energy Storage Project. The project is a 200-megawatt (MW)/800 megawatt-hours (MWh) stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Carson, California, and is anticipated to be operational in Q2 2026. Avocet Energy Storage marks Arevon’s second offtake agreement with SDCP; the company’s first contract with SDCP is with its Vikings Solar-plus-Storage Project.

Avocet Energy Storage will use Megapack technology provided by Tesla. The batteries store energy during non-peak hours, which is then discharged to provide power when it is needed during peak demand periods, greatly improving grid stability and reducing the likelihood of blackouts, according to a media statement by Arevon Energy. The Avocet facility features a four-hour duration electricity supply that will provide necessary and responsive power and will complement the region’s renewable energy sources.

In addition to enhancing electricity reliability in the region by utilising American-manufactured battery technology, Avocet Energy Storage is estimated to create approximately 75 union construction jobs. The project is anticipated to disburse more than $35 million in property tax payments over its lifespan which will support city and county government activities, as well as the local school district.

“Energy storage systems such as our Avocet Energy Storage facility reduce air pollution and contribute to grid reliability. As with all of our projects, we are invested in the local area and are committed to both the economic and social well-being of the community,” said Tommy Greer, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer at Arevon. He also added further, “Arevon values our continued partnership with San Diego Community Power and looks forward to working together to balance power supply and demand through this project.”

At 200 MW/800 MWh, the Avocet Energy Storage facility is the largest stand-alone storage project in SDCP portfolio to date. The energy discharged from the project is anticipated to power approximately 45,000 homes for up to four hours daily.

“San Diego Community Power’s mission is to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy to our customers, and Arevon shares this commitment,” said Karin Burns, Chief Executive Officer of SDCP.  Further, he said, “The Avocet project will be a critical component to ensure that, not only are we adding energy storage to shift renewable generation to demand hours, but we are creating quality construction jobs that support the energy transition in our communities.”