Description
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking expressions of interest from qualified entities with expertise in clean energy generation, energy storage, grid integration, and related infrastructure delivery to support the development of behind-the-meter clean energy and energy storage systems for the Authority's traction power systems and related power needs. The Authority is looking for feedback on organizational experience, commercial and delivery approaches, technical and technology considerations, financial and risk perspectives, and programmatic recommendations. The goal is to gather information to refine the Authority's delivery strategy for clean energy and energy storage systems.
• The project involves the development of clean energy and energy storage systems to support the traction power needs of the high-speed rail system.
• The Authority is seeking feedback on various aspects of the project, including organizational experience, commercial and delivery approaches, technical and technology considerations, financial and risk perspectives, and programmatic recommendations.
• The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable transportation.
• The Authority is interested in innovative solutions and approaches that can help achieve the project's goals.
• The project has a preliminary peak demand of 220-280 MW and requires utility-scale power infrastructure, high-capacity traction substations, and grid-resilient design.
• The Authority is seeking expressions of interest from qualified entities with expertise in clean energy generation, energy storage, grid integration, and related infrastructure delivery.