(Imperial County Planning Commission approves permit).... Apex Energy Solutions had submitted the application for the Conditional use permit and its mitigated negative declaration.

The permit is to construct a 100-megawatt Peaker Battery Storage System. The project will be at 2275 Melon Road in Holtville. The proposed project will connect to the Imperial Irrigation District's existing 92-kilovolt E Line and will include a water tank for fire suppression, a control room and an on-site substation for the multi-battery lithium ion storage container. The project is to help with energy concerns on the grid.