Project Challenges Overcome
Integrating BESS technology with existing infrastructure required precise engineering and testing. The system was successfully tied into the plant’s electrical bus during a controlled 13-day outage, with testing completed ahead of schedule. Despite the project’s complexity, it was delivered ahead of schedule with zero recordable safety incidents.
Executing this project in the extreme summer conditions — temperatures consistently exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit — of California’s Coachella Valley posed challenges for construction crews. To mitigate heat-related risks, the team shifted concrete pouring and critical work to early morning hours, supporting safe and efficient execution.