REopt Techno-Economic Analyses for Energy Resilience Projects in Bakersfield, California

Summary

NREL conducted techno-economic analyses for energy resilience projects at three community sites in the Bakersfield, California area, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. For the MLK Community Center, a 747 kW solar PV system paired with a 200 kW/1600 kWh battery is projected to save $5.41 million over 25 years and provide 99% 1-day outage survival. At the David Head Community Center, a 155 kW PV system with a 53 kW/423 kWh battery could save $338,000 and offer 94% 1-day resilience. For the Old Courthouse Building in Wasco, an 87 kW PV system with a 24 kW/161 kWh battery could save $483,000 over 25 years with 83% 1-day resilience. The analyses estimate that additional electrical infrastructure costs, typically between $1-2 million, are not included and would likely necessitate grant funding.

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