Utility Dive•4 months ago
Xcel proposes doubling battery storage at Minnesota coal plant
- •Xcel Energy has proposed to double the battery storage capacity at its Sherco coal plant in Minnesota to 600 MW, signaling a major utility investment in large-scale energy storage.
- •The proposal requires authorization from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), underscoring the critical role of regulatory bodies in approving and shaping significant energy infrastructure projects.
- •This move indicates a growing utility-led trend towards integrating substantial battery storage into the grid, which can enhance grid stability, improve resource adequacy, and potentially impact capacity markets in the MISO region.
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