We’re building the Golden Plains battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Kossuth County, Iowa. It can store an additional 75 megawatts, enough to power 80,000 homes for four hours. We expect the Golden Plains BESS to be operational by December 2026.
How does battery storage work?
Battery storage systems charge from the grid when energy demand is low or directly from wind projects when excess renewable energy is abundant. They discharge energy when demand increases, such as on hot summer or cold winter days. The ability to capture and store energy to use when needed improves the overall benefit of renewable resources.
We’re meeting today’s energy needs and building a stronger, more reliable energy future for all.
