Long Duration Energy Storage

The City of Pasadena Water & Power Department is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies, specifically seeking insights from industry experts, academia, research laboratories, and government agencies about energy storage systems capable of providing at least 10 hours of storage capacity. This procurement is focused on technologies commercially available between 2027-2030 and will be deployed at a 7-acre decommissioned steam plant site located at Glenarm & Broadway Power Plants. The RFI aims to gather comprehensive technical and operational details including technology readiness levels, power ratings, energy storage capacity, round-trip efficiency, cycling limitations, degradation rates, and site requirements. Key evaluation criteria will encompass safety characteristics, reliability, availability, product specifications, environmental agency restrictions, supply chain vulnerabilities, and end-of-life disposal plans. Respondents must submit their information through the city's eProcurement Portal by December 31, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with a deadline for submitting questions set for December 20, 2024. The ultimate objective is to support the City of Pasadena's strategic goal of achieving carbon-free electricity by understanding the current LDES technology landscape and potential technological advancements.

The RFI does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, indicating an open solicitation to a wide range of potential technology providers. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the city is interested in technologies that can be integrated into the existing power infrastructure at the Glenarm & Broadway Power Plants site. The document explicitly states that participation in this RFI will not impact future procurement considerations and that submitted information will be considered public. No specific award values or precise budget ranges are provided in the documentation; however, the comprehensive nature of the RFI suggests a significant potential investment in long-duration energy storage technology. The city is exploring LDES solutions for various application scales, including utility-scale, commercial, residential, and microgrid deployments. Respondents are encouraged to provide detailed information about their technologies, including unit pricing, shipping costs to California, installation expenses, and annual maintenance fees, which will help the city develop a strategic approach to renewable energy storage solutions.