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The status recorded for “90 Minto Road Energy Storage System” is planned.

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90 Minto Road Energy Storage System

Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Watsonville, California, United States

Source: Energy-Storage.News

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The 90 Minto Road Energy Storage System is a battery energy storage system (BESS) project designed to enhance grid reliability and reduce power disruptions in Santa Cruz County, California by storing renewable energy for dispatch during peak demand periods. The project was initially proposed by New Leaf Energy and valued at approximately US$200 million. The developer withdrew its local county appl

Status: Prospective
Sector: Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Watsonville, California, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Energy-Storage.News

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The project “90 Minto Road Energy Storage System” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy Storage sector, located in Watsonville, California, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Energy-Storage.News.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The 90 Minto Road Energy Storage System is a battery energy storage system (BESS) project designed to enhance grid reliability and reduce power disruptions in Santa Cruz County, California by storing renewable energy for dispatch during peak demand periods. The project was initially proposed by New Leaf Energy and valued at approximately US$200 million. The developer withdrew its local county application and opted to seek approval through the California Energy Commission's fast-track Opt-in Certification Program, bypassing local land use authority.
Original sector	Energy Storage
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	California
City	Watsonville

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Sector	Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2026-07-11

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