Solar Battery Storage for WFP

Construction of 100 kilowatt energy storage system at a solar power site near the city Water Filtration Plant . The closed circuit will allow power to flow to the water filtration plant during storm outages and save diesel.
Funding
$816,424 Construction Renewable grant from the ODOE Community Renewable Energy Grant Program
Note:
Project suspended in 2025 due to funding and contractor issues.
| Project Title: | Solar Battery Storage at Buckaroo 1 Solar Array |
| Estimated Construction Cost: | 816,424 |
| Actual Construction Cost: | TBD |
| Project Type: | Facilities |
| Final Project Cost (Construction + Engineering): | TBD |
| Year Completed: | In Progress |
Why It's Needed
This renewable resources will allow power to the water treatment plant during storm outages and save diesel.
Address
1001 Goad Rd, Pendleton, OR 97801, USA
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Project Status
In Progress
Project Milestones
Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) awarded the City of Pendleton a $816,424 Construction Renewable grant to fully fund the project.
City has made initial deposit of 30% of project cost to the contractor for the 100kw battery purchase.
Project suspended due to issues with funding and contractor.
