Projects

Xcel Energy's proposal for a battery energy storage system on a site adjacent to the Sherburne County Generating Station in the City of Becker, Sherburne County.

Xcel Energy proposes to construct and operate a battery energy storage system with a nominal power rating of up to 135.5 megawatts (MW) alternating current with approximately 542 megawatt-hours of energy capacity on a site consisting of approximately 70 acres adjacent to Xcel Energy's existing Blue Lake Peaking Plant in the City of Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota

Lake Charlotte, LLC proposes to construct the 150 MW Lake Charlotte Solar Facility and 150 MW / 600-megawatt hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Rutland Township, Martin County, Minnesota.
 

Crane Energy Storage LLC and Sandhill Energy Storage LLC propose to construct and operate two 200 MW/800 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) and ancillary support infrastructure in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
 

Crane Energy Storage LLC and Sandhill Energy Storage LLC propose to construct and operate two 200 MW/800 MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) and ancillary support infrastructure in Olmsted County, Minnesota.
 

North Star Energy Storage, LLC, proposes to construct the North Star Battery Energy Storage Project in the City of North Branch in Chisago County, MN.

Midwater BESS, LLC, a subsidiary of Spearmint Renewable Development Company, LLC, plans to build and operate a 150-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) and a 2,668-foot long 161 kV high voltage transmission line (HVTL) in Shell Rock Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota. The project, called the Midwater Energy Storage Project, will interconnect the BESS to the grid. Construction is expected to start in the first quarter of 2027, with commercial operations set for the end of 2027.
 

Snowshoe BESS, LLC proposes to construct and operate a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a nominal power rating of up to 150 megawatts (MW) alternating current (AC) with approximately 600 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy capacity on a site of approximately 28 acres in Kalmar Township, Olmsted County, Minnesota.

Proposed 150 megawatt (MW) solar energy generation facility and 50 MW energy storage facility in Faribault County, Minnesota.
 

Benton Solar, LLC proposes to construct a 100 megawatt (MW) solar energy generating facility, a 100 MW battery energy storage system, and a 0.4 mile long, 115 kilovolt high voltage transmission line within Minden Township, Benton County, Minnesota.