Construction Begins on Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Systems Installation at the Granada Garage

Recently, the City began construction on a 425 kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic system and battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Granada Garage. This project will generate, store, and supply electricity to the Granada Garage and Granada Offices, while also reducing electricity costs at the Central Library across the street. The project will produce approximately 700,000 kWh per year of clean renewable electricity, equivalent to powering over 150 Santa Barbara homes. In addition to increasing local renewable electricity capacity, project benefits include improved regional air quality and energy reliability, and supporting the local green energy industry.

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