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Multiday-Duration Energy Storage and Non-Wires Alternative Utility-Scale or Distributed Energy Resource Grid Services EOIs
May 12, 2022
Hawaiian Electric is seeking feedback on two Expression of Interests. The Multiday-Duration Energy Storage Services Expression of Interest (“Storage EOI”) is for developers interested in developing cost competitive multiday-duration energy storage projects on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island. The Oahu Non-Wires Alternative Utility-Scale or Distributed Energy Resource Grid Services Expression of Interest (“NWA EOI”) is also available which is focused in central Oahu.
Multiday-Duration Energy Storage EOI
Through the Storage EOI, Hawaiian Electric is expecting to need multiday energy and capacity resources to provide reliability services and is seeking to assess whether other technologies could potentially fulfill these needs in addition to firm generation resources. Responses to this EOI will assist the companies in developing long-range renewable energy plans and informing future and upcoming competitive procurements on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island.
Interested parties are requested to complete the Project Questionnaire (see Appendix A) and submit the information via email or U.S. Mail as stated below by May 12, 2022.
Email (preferred): With pdf file attachment(s) to renewableacquisition@hawaiianelectric.com
U.S. Mail*: Manager, Energy Procurement (mail code AL12-IU)
Renewable Acquisition
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 2750
Honolulu, Hawaii 96840-0001
Oahu Non-Wires Alternative EOI
Through the NWA EOI, Hawaiian Electric is seeking information to determine whether there are cost competitive NWAs to the traditional wires solution on the island of Oahu, that will support grid reliability after the retirement of generating units Waiau 3 and 4 in the year 2024. Developers or aggregators who are capable of developing utility-scale renewable projects or aggregating DER/EE in the central and west area of Oahu are encouraged to submit comprehensive responses to this request. General performance requirements are provided in the EOI.
Interested parties are requested to complete the Property Questionnaire (see Appendix A) and submit the information via email or U.S. Mail as stated below by May 12, 2022.
Email (preferred): With pdf file attachment(s) to igp@hawaiianelectric.com
U.S. Mail*: Director, T&D and Interconnection Planning (mail code WA4-BB)
T&D and Interconnection Planning
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 2750
Honolulu, Hawaii 96840-0001
If additional information or clarification regarding either of these EOIs, or the EOI process outlined in this document is required, questions may be submitted to renewableacquisition@hawaiianelectric.com for the Storage EOI or igp@hawaiianelectric.com for the NWA EOI.
