Orion Begins First Three of Ten On-Site Battery Storage Deployments in California
Orion Energy Systems has commenced the first three of ten on-site battery energy storage deployments this fiscal quarter at industrial, commercial and public-sector facilities in California, integrating rechargeable batteries with solar arrays for off-hour power and EV charging. The bi-directional system aims to optimize energy use and cut operational costs.
1. System Overview
Orion Energy Systems launched a localized battery energy storage solution that integrates solar arrays with rechargeable batteries, enabling facilities to store daytime solar power for use during non-sunlight hours.
2. California Deployments
This fiscal quarter marks the start of the first three of ten on-site deployments across industrial, commercial and public-sector sites in California, where the system will power administrative operations, industrial processes and EV charging stations.
3. Benefits and Outlook
The bi-directional design allows facilities to switch between grid and stored energy in real time, enhancing grid resiliency and supporting decarbonization goals, while management expects expanded deployments to drive service revenue and operational cost savings.