Project Signal
Utah Celebrates Launch of Clearway’s 320 MW Energy Storage Portfolio, Strengthening Grid and Community Investment
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Key metadata
- Signal ID
- e635a86bbc61563c2ccc
- Signal type
- commissioning
- Source category
- developer
- Source
- Clearway
- Published at
- 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
- Original source
- Clearway
Summary
On May 7, 2026, Clearway Energy Group announced the commissioning of its 320 MW Honeycomb Energy Center in Iron and Beaver Counties, Utah. This approximately $600 million project, comprising four 80 MW battery energy storage systems with 1,280 MWh of dispatchable power, is contracted with PacifiCorp under 20-year agreements. The project utilized American-made Tesla equipment and 100% domestic steel, and includes a community benefit program supporting a tiny home village for an Iron County…
Why it matters
The commissioning of this significant battery storage portfolio indicates a successful transition from development to operational asset for Clearway and PacifiCorp. This milestone suggests a tangible increase in dispatchable grid capacity in Utah, potentially enhancing grid stability and reliability for the region.
Source excerpt
Senator John Curtis commended milestone at Cedar City ribbon cutting Contracted with PacifiCorp to provide the utility with dispatchable, reliable power Community benefit program supports tiny home village for Iron County non-profit Iron and Beaver Counties, Utah — May 7, 2026 — Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) announced that it has brought online on the 320-megawatt (MW) Honeycomb Energy Center, marking a major achievement for Utah’s electric grid and local economy. This approximately $600 million investment in the Beehive State’s electric infrastructure features American-made Tesla equipment and 100% domestic steel, bolstering Clearway’s Utah portfolio to nearly 900 MW. Honeycomb Energy Center includes four distinct 80 MW battery energy storage systems delivering 1,280 megawatt-hours of dispatchable power reserves to the region. The facilities are contracted under 20-year agreements…
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