August 5, 2024 at 7:01 a.m. Grand Terrace cut the ribbon on a project this week that stores and provides renewable energy for the community. City officials on Wednesday, July 31, hosted the launch of the Condor Energy Storage Project, a battery storage facility that holds up to 400 megawatts’ worth of energy when power from solar or wind is in abundance. Then, it discharges the stored energy to the local electrical grid during times of peak energy demand. Grand Terrace Mayor Bill Hussey put it this way: “Basically, don’t waste the watts and save them when needed. So, waste not, watts not!” Tesla’s Megapack energy storage systems, with a capacity of 200 MW/800 MWh, are featured in the Condor Energy Storage Project in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Arevon Energy Inc., a renewable energy developer, celebrated the launch of the project. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Posters at the opening of the Condor Energy Storage Project in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Arevon Energy Inc., a renewable energy developer, celebrated the launch of the project, which features 200 MW/800 MWh of Tesla’s Megapack energy storage systems. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Engineers grab coffee during the opening of the Condor Energy Storage Project in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Onlookers view the posters at the opening of the Condor Energy Storage Project in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Arevon Energy Inc., a renewable energy developer, celebrated the launch of the project, which features 200 MW/800 MWh of Tesla’s Megapack energy storage systems. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Senior Vice President at Rosendin Electric, David Lincoln speaks to the crowd during the Condor Energy Storage Project opening in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Onlookers view the posters at the opening of the Condor Energy Storage Project in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Arevon Energy Inc., a renewable energy developer, celebrated the launch of the project, which features 200 MW/800 MWh of Tesla’s Megapack energy storage systems. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Arevon Energy Inc. corporate officials and local Lions Club member speak during the opening of the Condor Energy Storage Project in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Grand Terrance Council Member, Kenneth J. Henderson listen to speakers during the Condor Energy Storage Project opening in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Posters at the opening of the Condor Energy Storage Project in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Arevon Energy Inc., a renewable energy developer, celebrated the launch of the project, which features 200 MW/800 MWh of Tesla’s Megapack energy storage systems. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Grand Terrace Mayor, Bill Hussey speaks to the crowd during the Condor Energy Storage Project opening in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Tesla’s Megapack energy storage systems, with a capacity of 200 MW/800 MWh, are featured in the Condor Energy Storage Project in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Arevon Energy Inc., a renewable energy developer, celebrated the launch of the project. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Arevon Energy Inc. administrators and Grand Terrace city officials cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the Condor Energy Storage Project in Grand Terrace on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Show Caption