Great River Energy is advancing its clean energy portfolio with a new lithium battery energy storage project tied to the Emmons-Logan Wind Project located in North Dakota. This important resource will strengthen system reliability while making better use of renewable generation.
The battery project will be co-located with the Emmons-Logan Wind Project, allowing energy produced by the wind turbines to be stored and delivered when it is most needed. By pairing storage with wind generation, Great River Energy can improve grid flexibility, support peak demand and enhance reliability for its 26 member-owner cooperatives and the communities they serve.
Lithium battery storage plays a growing role in modern power systems, complementing variable renewable resources like wind. When wind production exceeds demand, the battery can store excess energy.
When demand rises or wind output falls, that stored energy can be quickly discharged to support the grid, reducing the need for other resources to respond on short notice.
The Emmons-Logan Battery Project reflects Great River Energy’s long-term resource strategy, which emphasizes reliable, affordable and increasingly carbon-free power. Energy storage is a key tool in that strategy, helping balance the system as renewable generation makes up a larger share of the cooperative’s energy mix.
“Energy storage allows us to capture the full value of the wind resources we’ve invested in,” said Great River Energy Director of Resource Planning Zac Ruzycki. “By pairing batteries with wind, we’re adding flexibility that benefits our members and helps ensure dependable power for the people they serve.”
In addition to reliability benefits, battery storage can provide grid services such as frequency regulation and voltage support, contributing to overall system stability. These capabilities are especially important as electricity demand patterns become more dynamic and weather-driven extremes place new demands on the grid.
Construction and integration of the battery system will be coordinated with ongoing operations at the Emmons-Logan site, ensuring a seamless addition to Great River Energy’s growing portfolio of innovative energy resources.
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