KIUC discusses Westside energy project

Contributed by Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative

A snapshot of KIUC’s WKEP plan out on the Westside of Kaua‘i.

Contributed by Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative

Pu‘u ‘Opae Reservoir is seen from the air. Water stored there will essentially will act as a battery for the West Kaua‘i Energy Project, according to the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative.

LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative has partnered with AES Corporation to build an innovative solar photovoltaic, battery energy storage and pumped storage hydro project, which will be the first of its kind in the world.

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