Corby Energy Storage Project Review Set for June Amid Industry Growth
The Corby Energy Storage project in Solano County, a 300 MW facility, is under state review with an EIR due June 15. The energy storage sector saw record installations of 9.7 GWh in Q1 2026, highlighting increasing demand and potential risks from federal permitting delays.

The Corby Energy Storage LLC project, a proposed 300 MW battery facility, is currently undergoing state Energy Commission review, with an environmental impact report expected by June 15. This project is part of a broader trend in the energy storage industry, which installed 9.7 GWh in the first quarter of 2026, marking the highest capacity added in a Q1 historically.
California ranks third in utility-scale energy storage with 936 MWh installed, trailing Texas and Arizona. Additionally, the Vaca-Dixon Power Center Project, which consists of two storage facilities, is also under review but remains incomplete.
The industry faces potential setbacks due to federal permitting issues, which could affect household energy costs and slow advancements in energy storage technology. Investors and developers are focusing on energy storage as a solution to price volatility in the energy market.




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