Briefing on Flywheel Energy Storage System Microgrid

The Flywheel Energy Storage System Microgrid in Alaska, operated by Kodiak Electric Assn Inc., has been operational since 2015 with a 2 MW flywheel technology, yet consistently reports negative generation figures.

Overview

• Plant Name: Flywheel Energy Storage System Microgrid

• Location: Alaska

• Status: Operating since 2015

• Operator: Kodiak Electric Assn Inc.

• Ownership: Kodiak Electric Assn Inc.

Fleet Details

• Technology: Flywheels

• Capacity: 2 MW

• Generators: 1

• Annual Generation: -0 GWh

• Capacity Factor: -1.8%

Financial Profile

• Capital Expenditure (CapEx): $913/kW (Source: eia_agg_cost)

Contextual Landscape

• Similar Plants: NL MA - Division, Solar Carver 3 Hybrid, Patchogue ESS

• Nearby Plants: Swampy Acres Microgrid, Kodiak Microgrid, ESS Battery Microgrid