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3.6 MW BESS operating in Richland, WI — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
3.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2023
Operating Since
Coordinates
43.3106, -90.5327
County
Richland, WI
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Wisconsin Power & Light Co | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Wisconsin Power & Light Co | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Boaz Microgrid Battery is a 3.6 MW battery energy storage system located in Richland County, Wisconsin. It began operating in 2023 and is owned and operated by Wisconsin Power & Light Co. The plant utilizes lithium-ion batteries (LIB) and has a total storage capacity of 3 MWh, providing a duration of approximately 0.83 hours at full output. The primary fuel type is listed as purchased electricity (MWH), indicating the batteries are charged from the grid.
The Boaz Microgrid Battery operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) market and is under the balancing authority of MISO. In terms of size, it ranks as the 7th largest of 8 battery storage facilities in Wisconsin and 1045th nationally out of 1205 such plants. The plant is located within the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
MISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
MRO — Midwest Reliability Organization
Balancing Authority
−13 MWh
Net Charging
-111 MWh
Annual Net Energy
-0.4%
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.
2023
$1,361/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $4.9M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
ALTE.ALTE
Pricing Hub
MICHIGAN.HUB
Alt. Hub / Zone
MINN.HUB
Location Type
Load Zone
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility