OPPD leading the way on battery technology in Nebraska
OPPD's partnership in a new solar-and-battery facility, known as the Pierce County Energy Center, includes the largest battery facility under construction in Nebraska at this time.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Douglas County landfill to gain new life as OPPD solar array
OPPD and Douglas County are partnering to house a solar array on a shuttered landfill, with the help of grant funding from the Nebraska Environmental Trust.
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OPPD will soon begin testing utility-scale battery
The 80-ton battery is part of a pilot program that will test how battery storage can be integrated into OPPD’s grid. The battery will be capable of producing 1 MW of power for up to about two hours, comparable to providing power for nearly 75 homes with one full discharge.
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Automation techs are on the ground floor of emerging technology
Automation techs are building and experimenting with advanced equipment to help OPPD transform into the utility of the future.
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Leading the Way
OPPD announces five new EV fast-charging stations
The new public DC fast chargers in OPPD's service territory can fully charge a vehicle in about 30 minutes
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Leading the Way
OPPD awards contract for battery storage project
The contract is a big step forward for a project that will provide important research to help ensure reliability as OPPD brings more renewables online.
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