Overview
Jake Energy Storage Center is an operational pumped hydro storage facility in Joliet, Illinois, USA, with a capacity of 19.8 MW. It is owned by Joliet Battery Storage LLC and supports grid stability through energy storage.
Jake Energy Storage Center is a pumped hydro storage facility located in Joliet, Illinois, United States. With a capacity of 19.8 MW, it operates as a medium-scale energy storage plant, contributing to the region's grid reliability and renewable energy integration. The facility is owned by Joliet Battery Storage LLC and is currently operational. The plant utilizes pumped hydro technology, which stores energy by pumping water to an elevated reservoir during low demand and releasing it through turbines during peak demand. This technology is well-established in the US, with regulatory oversight from bodies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The facility's capacity of 19.8 MW places it in the small-to-medium range for pumped hydro storage, which typically ranges from 10 MW to over 1000 MW. Environmentally, pumped hydro storage provides critical grid services such as peak shaving and frequency regulation, reducing reliance on fossil fuel peaker plants. The facility's location in Joliet, an industrial area near Chicago, allows it to support local energy needs while contributing to broader state renewable energy goals. Its operation aligns with US energy storage safety standards, including NFPA 855 for fire safety and UL 9540 for system certification.
Environmental context
Pumped hydro storage facilities like Jake Energy Storage Center play a vital role in grid stability by storing excess renewable energy and releasing it during peak demand. This reduces the need for fossil fuel-based peaking plants, lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location in an industrial area near populated zones requires adherence to strict safety protocols, including thermal runaway prevention and emergency response planning, as outlined in NFPA 855 and UL 9540 standards.
Frequently asked questions
Jake Energy Storage Center is located in Joliet, Illinois, United States, at coordinates 41.488700, -88.108800.
Jake Energy Storage Center uses pumped hydro storage technology, which stores energy by pumping water to an elevated reservoir and releasing it through turbines to generate electricity.
Jake Energy Storage Center has a capacity of 19.8 MW, making it a medium-scale pumped hydro storage facility.
Pumped hydro storage facilities in the US must comply with NFPA 855 for fire safety and UL 9540 for system certification, along with FERC regulations for grid interconnection.
Jake Energy Storage Center provides peak shaving and frequency regulation services, helping to balance supply and demand and integrate renewable energy sources into the grid.