SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 3, 2026Interesting Engineering

86 MW solar project pairs lithium-ion and zinc batteries for round-the-clock power

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A new solar-and-storage project in West Virginia will combine 86 MW of solar power with 380 MWh of batteries to supply Google's data centers with around-the-clock clean electricity. MN8 Energy, Eos Energy, and Google are pairing lithium-ion batteries with a 10-hour zinc-based system on a former coal mine site, representing up to $350 million in investment and 200 construction jobs, with operations starting between 2028 and 2030.

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