Midwater Energy Storage Project

The Midwater Energy Storage Project, consisting of a BESS Facility and a 161 kV high voltage transmission line (HVTL), is planned for construction in Shell Rock Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, with construction expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027 and commercial operations by the end of 2027. To proceed, Midwater BESS is seeking a Site Permit for the BESS Facility and a Route Permit for the HVTL Facility from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC). The application follows the Minnesota Power Plant Siting Act and relevant administrative rules, with specific exemptions for energy storage systems like the Project. These permits are the only land use approvals required for construction.