SDG&E expands Westside Canal Battery Energy Storage to strengthen California’s power grid

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is expanding its Westside Canal Battery Energy Storage facility in California’s Imperial Valley, a move expected to significantly enhance grid resiliency and support the state’s clean energy transition. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a 100-megawatt (MW) addition to the existing 131 MW system, increasing its tota