Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Solar-Plus-Storage System
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Salinas, California, United States
Source: Battery Technology
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office in Salinas, California, installed a solar-plus-storage system at the County Jail. The project includes a 1.243 MW carport solar array combined with a 1.043 MW / 2.087 MWh Tesla battery system using LFP battery technology. It aims to save over $12 million during its lifetime with no upfront costs through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The system offsets 55% o
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Geothermal, Solar, Commercial, Residential
- Location
- Salinas, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Battery Technology
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office in Salinas, California, installed a solar-plus-storage system at the County Jail. The project includes a 1.243 MW carport solar array combined with a 1.043 MW / 2.087 MWh Tesla battery system using LFP battery technology. It aims to save over $12 million during its lifetime with no upfront costs through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The system offsets 55% of the jail’s annual energy use, generates over 2,000 MWh of clean electricity annually, and reduces carbon emissions by approximately 1,000 metric tons per year. The project prioritizes safety by using LFP batteries, known for lower risk of thermal runaway, suitable for sensitive environments like correctional facilities. |
Original sector | Energy Storage |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Salinas |
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Source | Battery Technology |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Geothermal, Solar, Commercial, Residential |
Article published date | 2026-04-18 |
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