The Department of Energy awarded a $18,796,716.00 Cooperative Agreement under the Clean Energy Demonstrations program (CFDA 81.255) to Smartville Inc., a minority-owned and Asian-Pacific American-owned for-profit organization. The purpose of the award is to demonstrate modular, scalable long-duration energy storage systems composed of repurposed electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries. This will provide EV charging, grid resiliency, and educational outreach in disadvantaged communities in South Carolina and Louisiana.
Smartville Inc. is collaborating with two sub-awardees, HBCU Community Development Action Coalition, Inc. and Luna Development Services, LLC, to install a total of six 500 kWh (1 MWh and 2 MWh, respectively) battery energy storage systems at educational institutions and community sites. This project aims to advance the deployment and commercialization of innovative energy storage solutions that can enhance grid resilience and support the transition to a decarbonized economy while prioritizing community impact and technological innovation.
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