A ribbon-cutting ceremony near Hollywood Burbank Airport inaugurated Burbank’s largest solar and battery storage system, officials announced Friday.
The $17 million project features a solar system and battery storage that are now fully operational. The facility is a key step toward the goal of completely carbon-free energy by 2040, Burbank Water and Power officials said.
“The project has been 15 years in the making and will deliver 2 megawatts of zero-carbon power to our community via solar and battery storage,” BWP General Manager Mandip Samra said in a statement.
The installation at the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center covers around 174,000 square feet on top of a parking structure, with roughly 4,260 U.S.-made solar panels, officials said. The estimated power generation is enough for as many as 585 homes.
The battery system stores excess solar energy generated during the day and releases it during peak demand periods, helping reduce energy costs and improve grid reliability.
Construction completed in April following a competitive bidding process that started in August 2023, with Escondido-based Baker Electric selected as the contractor, officials said.
“This project demonstrates Burbank’s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future for our residents,” Burbank Mayor Tamala Takahashi said in a statement.
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, which operates the airport property, was involved in developing the solar installation.
“The Airport Authority is proud to partner with Burbank Water and Power to put our infrastructure to work for the community, generating clean energy right here in Burbank, where it benefits our residents and businesses most,” Airport Authority Secretary Frank Quintero said in a statement.
Samra added that the new solar facility reduces some of the city’s reliance on transmission infrastructure to connect with zero-carbon electricity. Transmission lines which can take years to install, and a locally based facility more effectively advances clean energy goals.
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