Convergent Energy + Power, a provider of energy storage solutions in North America, has delivered three additional solar-plus-storage systems for Choptank Electrical Cooperative in Maryland.
The systems add to the two systems Convergent has been operating for the utility since 2019.
These new solar-plus-storage systems add 4 megawatts of storage and more than 2 megawatts of solar photovoltaic to Convergent's existing portfolio in the Delmarva peninsula.
Solar-plus-storage solutions are much needed in Maryland, according to Convergent. The state recently passed substantial legislation supporting decarbonization goals and environmental justice laws. As an intermittent resource, solar energy is only available when the sun is shining. Pairing an energy storage system with solar photovoltaic increases its value because it can be stored when there is a surplus and dispatched when there is a deficit. In addition, energy storage can help utilities manage the intermitten