california has set renewable energy targets of 50% of total generation capacity by 2030. as a result, renewable, ghg emissions-free generation and storage capacity is needed more than ever to optimize the contribution of renewable sources such as solar and wind energy. leaps is designed to help answer this challenge. california also has a goal of 100% fossil-fuel free electricity by the year 2045. this project will still rely on fossil fuel so will not be meet the 2045 standard.