LRE Activates First Stand-Alone Battery Energy Storage Facility in California’s Antelope Valley
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KERN COUNTY, Calif., May 29, 2025 (VSNewsNetwork.com) — Renewable energy company LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) has announced that its 126-megawatt / 504 megawatt-hour Antelope Valley Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility is now fully operational in Kern County, California.
The Antelope Valley BESS marks LRE’s first grid-connected, stand-alone battery storage project and the company’s seventh operational clean energy site in the state. The system utilizes four-hour Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries supplied by Powin and is designed to store electricity when demand is low and release it during peak usage periods.
"Bringing the Antelope Valley BESS facility online is a major milestone for LRE and reflects our commitment to accelerating energy innovation in California. As our first stand-alone battery project, it expands our capabilities to deliver dispatchable power when and where it is needed most. We are proud to support the broader energy market as California transitions to a cleaner, more resilient grid that can meet growing demand," said Sam Mangrum, Executive Vice President of Project Execution at LRE.
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According to LRE, the project created approximately 90 construction jobs and is expected to contribute an estimated $30 million in property tax revenue over its operational lifespan. LRE also noted it has made community donations in Kern County, including contributions to Rosamond Hills Senior Apartments and the Kern County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse.
"Our mission goes beyond clean energy—we strive to leave a lasting, positive impact in the communities where we operate. Antelope Valley BESS not only strengthens California’s grid but also supports economic growth and resilience in Kern County," said Mangrum.
LRE currently operates more than 4 gigawatts of renewable energy projects across the United States and is targeting 10 gigawatts of operating assets by 2028.
For more information, visit www.lreus.com.
Source: LRE
