Microgrid project development with battery energy storage systems

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 16, 2026

Development Battery Storage announced United States Feb 16, 2026

7.5 MW

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construction

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PowerSecure is collaborating with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to develop a microgrid project that includes three new microgrids incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS). The project will add 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh) to KCEC's energy portfolio.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The project will add 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh) to KCEC's energy portfolio. Quote: This collaboration will expand KCEC's energy portfolio by adding 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh), enabling public safety power shutoffs while maintaining critical local power loads and services.

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Capacity

This collaboration will expand KCEC's energy portfolio by adding 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh), enabling public safety power shutoffs while maintaining critical local power loads and services.

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Location

PowerSecure's involvement in the project is crucial for providing additional resiliency to KCEC's service area in Northern New Mexico, which faces vulnerabilities from threats such as wildfires and extreme weather conditions. The project includes the construction of microgrid facilities at Taos Ski Valley, El Rito West and Penasco.

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Announcement

DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 16, 2026

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

PowerSecure developer

"PowerSecure is proud to collaborate with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) to continue the development and construction of a microgrid project that includes three new microgrids incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS)."

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative buyer

Southern Company

""Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is proud to partner with PowerSecure and Southern Company to deliver innovative energy solutions that strengthen the resilience of our communities," said Luis A. Reyes, CEO of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative."

medium quality Enriched Feb 19, 2026