Solar microgrid breaks ground in Northern California tribal community

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Newsom Admin officials joined the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians at the groundbreaking of a large-scale solar & storage microgrid.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: A cutting-edge microgrid project funded by the state will support energy sovereignty and sustainable economic growth for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. The project expands the deployment of important energy technologies needed for California’s clean energy future.

CORNING – Newsom Administration officials today joined the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians at the groundbreaking of a large-scale solar and long-duration storage microgrid in Corning. The project will sustain tribal operations and relieve pressure on the grid during peak use times with new battery technology that can discharge power for 18 hours.

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Source: Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

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