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Black Hills Energy to begin construction on 200MWh Colorado BESS
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Fusion42 · 10 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Black Hills Energy will construct a 50MW/200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Colorado, approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission as part of the company's Clean Energy Plan to reduce emissions and supply renewable energy. The project, expected operational by late 2027, supports state goals for renewable energy and emission reductions.
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Battery storage capacity is scaling in Colorado, opening a direct route for founders making grid-scale battery tech or renewable integration software to target utility customers looking to meet aggressive carbon goals.
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