Eos Energy Enterprises, a leading provider of zinc-powered energy storage systems, has announced an ambitious expansion project to meet the growing demand for long-duration energy storage. With a planned investment of $500 million, the company aims to build an impressive 8 gigawatt hour of storage capacity for clean energy.
To support this endeavor, Eos has received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $398.6 million from the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office. If finalized, this loan would cover 80% of the project's costs, enabling Eos to proceed with its expansion plans.
Chief Executive Joe Mastrangelo emphasized the need for swift action, stating, "The IRA implementation requires us to move with speed and urgency if the energy industry is going to meet the demand for long-duration energy storage." By leveraging their innovative Eos Z3 energy storage system, the company hopes to address the pressing need for reliable and sustainable energy storage solutions.
Aside from supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources, Eos Energy's expansion project is set to benefit the local economy. Once the facility reaches full operational capacity, it is expected to create approximately 650 new green jobs in Pittsburgh.
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