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State Officials join Pasadena Water and Power to Kickoff Construction of Glenarm Battery ...

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8 October 2026

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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Pasadena has commenced construction of the Glenarm Battery Energy Storage System, a 25-megawatt lithium iron phosphate battery set to enhance grid reliability by storing and discharging carbon-free energy during peak hours. Supported by nearly $10 million in state funding, the project aims to support Pasadena's 100% carbon-free energy goal and grid resilience by mid-2027.

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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Utility-scale battery deployment is accelerating in California, opening procurement and partnership opportunities for clean energy suppliers this year. You can tap into new demand from city utilities expanding storage to stabilise solar power and meet carbon-free goals.

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