PowerSecure to build 7.5 MW battery microgrids for Kit Carson Electric Cooperative

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 16, 2026

Development Battery Storage announced United States Feb 16, 2026

7.5 MW

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PowerSecure is collaborating with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to build three microgrids with battery energy storage systems to strengthen grid resilience in Northern New Mexico. The project adds 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh) across Taos Ski Valley, El Rito West and Penasco, is under construction, and supports extended critical-load operation and public safety power shutoffs.

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KEY DETAILS

The project adds 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh). Construction on the project is currently underway.

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Capacity

The project adds 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh) across Taos Ski Valley, El Rito West and Penasco

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Location

The project adds 7.5 MW of BESS (38.25 MWh) across Taos Ski Valley, El Rito West and Penasco

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Announcement

02/16/2026 - 10:00 AM DURHAM, N.C. , Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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).

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PowerSecure developer

"PowerSecure (NYSE:SO) is collaborating with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to build three microgrids with battery energy storage systems to strengthen grid resilience in Northern New Mexico."

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative buyer

"PowerSecure (NYSE:SO) is collaborating with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to build three microgrids with battery energy storage systems to strengthen grid resilience in Northern New Mexico."

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