UC San Diego to Install Nation-Leading Eco-Friendly Battery Energy Storage System
UC San Diego is installing a 2.5 megawatt (MW), 5 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system, marking one of the most environmentally-friendly systems of its kind in the U.S. The system will support the university’s advanced campus microgrid, which already supplies 92% of its electricity needs annually.
Provided by BYD, the system uses lithium iron phosphate batteries known for their safety, reliability, and non-toxic materials. The battery will help store renewable energy for use during peak demand, enhancing the grid’s resilience, efficiency, and sustainability.
The installation complements UC San Diego’s diverse portfolio of energy storage technologies, which includes an ultracapacitor-powered solar integration project, a second-life EV battery research site, and a 3.8 million gallon thermal energy storage facility.
The university will also be eligible for $3.25 million in incentives from California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), administered by the CPUC. The installation underscores UC San Diego’s leadership in campus sustainability and grid innovation.
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