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3 MW BESS operating in Isanti, MN — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
3 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2018
Operating Since
Coordinates
45.4581, -93.2676
County
Isanti, MN
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Gopher Energy Storage, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Gopher Energy Storage, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Athens - Coopers Corner BESS is a 3 MW battery energy storage system located in Isanti County, Minnesota. The plant began operating in 2018 and is owned and operated by Gopher Energy Storage, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing battery technology with a lithium-ion (LIB) chemistry. The facility has a total storage capacity of 6 MWh, providing a duration of 2 hours at its full power output.
The Athens - Coopers Corner BESS operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. (MISO) balancing authority and the MRO NERC region. In terms of size, it is ranked as the 5th largest of 6 battery storage facilities in Minnesota, and 1079th nationally out of 1205 such plants. The plant's primary fuel is electricity (MWH), indicating that it charges from the grid and discharges when needed.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
−50 MWh
Net Charging
-371 MWh
Annual Net Energy
-1.4%
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
2018
$1,239/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $3.7M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Node Source
OSM spatial match
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