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CEC Ponders Fate of Proposed 300-MW Battery Storage Project
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The California Energy Commission is reconsidering the location and approval of a proposed 300-MW battery energy storage system in Vacaville as local opposition arises amid the state's rapid expansion of grid-scale storage.
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Local resistance is creating friction in California's battery storage rollout, pushing you to engage early with community stakeholders if your project needs smooth regulatory paths or favoured locations.
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