A new battery storage facility that will be the largest standalone facility built in Arizona once construction is completed by 2024 in Tolleson.
On Wednesday, officials from the Salt River Project, Power Plus LLC, and the city of Avondale broke ground for Sierra Estrella Energy Storage on West Broadway Road in Tolleson.
According to SRP, storage from the project will serve its customers during times of peak electricity demand and facilitate the continued integration of renewable resources into the SRP power system.