Nighthawk Energy Storage Project Begins Operations in Poway Amid Resident Fire Concerns

San Diego, CA, August 11, 2026 —

The Nighthawk Energy Storage Project, a significant new battery storage facility, has commenced operations in Poway, San Diego. The project is capable of storing enough energy to power approximately 385,000 homes for a duration of four hours.

Despite the commencement of operations, the facility faces continued concerns from residents in the vicinity regarding potential fire risks. These concerns have been a focal point for some community members throughout the project’s development and approval process.

Company representatives have stated that extensive safety measures have been implemented at the Nighthawk facility. Furthermore, they indicated that emergency response procedures have been developed and coordinated in collaboration with the Poway Fire Department. The goal of this coordination is to ensure a robust and effective response in the event of any emergencies.

In addition to its energy storage capacity, the Nighthawk Energy Storage Project is anticipated to contribute substantially to the local economy through property tax revenue. The exact figures for the expected tax revenue were not provided in the available information.

The operational capacity of the facility highlights its role in the regional energy infrastructure, designed to support grid stability and provide power during peak demand periods or in situations where other energy sources may be constrained.

Further details regarding the specific technologies employed for fire suppression and prevention were not immediately available. The timeline for the resolution of resident concerns was also not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Jermaine Ong on www.10news.com, see more information here.

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