Mauna Loa

Mauna Loa

Mauna Loa

Kea'au, HI

Kea'au, HI

0.7 MW / 1.3 MWh

0.7 MW / 1.3 MWh

0.7 MW / 1.3 MWh

Battery energy storage system

Battery energy storage system

Battery energy storage system

100%

100%

100%

Powered by renewable energy, avoiding 1000+ tons of CO2e/year

Powered by renewable energy, avoiding 1000+ tons of CO2e/year

Powered by renewable energy, avoiding 1000+ tons of CO2e/year

In 2019, DSD began developing a large solar project with Hawaiian Host Group for Mauna Loa, a leading macadamia nut brand. Mauna Loa wanted a cleaner way to power its manufacturing plant in Kea’au, Hawai’i. But Hawai’i is a unique energy market, and that created complications. The state ended net-metering in 2015, a process by which grid operators reward customers for exporting excess generation back to the grid. Because of this, at times Mauna Loa’s large solar generation would exceed their energy demands, and they would have to curtail solar. Without capturing value from that excess solar generation, they would not be unlocking the full benefits of their solar installation.

In 2019, DSD began developing a large solar project with Hawaiian Host Group for Mauna Loa, a leading macadamia nut brand. Mauna Loa wanted a cleaner way to power its manufacturing plant in Kea’au, Hawai’i. But Hawai’i is a unique energy market, and that created complications. The state ended net-metering in 2015, a process by which grid operators reward customers for exporting excess generation back to the grid. Because of this, at times Mauna Loa’s large solar generation would exceed their energy demands, and they would have to curtail solar. Without capturing value from that excess solar generation, they would not be unlocking the full benefits of their solar installation.

Calibrant partnered with DSD to ensure Mauna Loa could maximize the benefits of their system. Calibrant customized a storage and optimization software solution that easily integrated with Mauna Loa’s existing electric infrastructure and the new solar asset. Because the project required long-term monitoring, Calibrant also provided continued monitoring and operating services to maximize the benefits of the solar-plus-storage package.

Calibrant partnered with DSD to ensure Mauna Loa could maximize the benefits of their system. Calibrant customized a storage and optimization software solution that easily integrated with Mauna Loa’s existing electric infrastructure and the new solar asset. Because the project required long-term monitoring, Calibrant also provided continued monitoring and operating services to maximize the benefits of the solar-plus-storage package.

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Start your clean energy journey with Calibrant.

At Calibrant, we don’t just provide energy solutions — we enable progress. By unlocking on-site energy’s potential, we empower the largest power users to manage costs, ensure reliable power access, and reduce emissions.

The time for action is now. Let’s transform your energy goals into reality — together.

Start your clean energy journey with Calibrant.

At Calibrant, we don’t just provide energy solutions — we enable progress. By unlocking on-site energy’s potential, we empower the largest power users to manage costs, ensure reliable power access, and reduce emissions.

The time for action is now. Let’s transform your energy goals into reality — together.

Start your clean energy journey with Calibrant.

At Calibrant, we don’t just provide energy solutions — we enable progress. By unlocking on-site energy’s potential, we empower the largest power users to manage costs, ensure reliable power access, and reduce emissions.

The time for action is now. Let’s transform your energy goals into reality — together.