PowerSecure to develop and construct microgrids in New Mexico

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 18, 2026

Development Battery Storage announced USA Feb 18, 2026

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PowerSecure is collaborating with Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) to develop and construct microgrid projects in Northern New Mexico, including three microgrid projects incorporating BESS with a total capacity of 7.5MW/38.25MWh.

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The partnership is expected to increase KCEC’s energy capacity by adding 7.5MW/38.25MWh of BESS, allowing for public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) while preserving essential local power loads and services.

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Capacity

The partnership is expected to increase KCEC’s energy capacity by adding 7.5MW/38.25MWh of BESS

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Location

The collaboration includes three microgrid projects incorporating BESS. The microgrid facilities will be constructed at Taos Ski Valley, El Rito West, and Penasco.

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Announcement

By April Bonner February 19, 2026

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

PowerSecure developer

"PowerSecure, a distributed infrastructure subsidiary of Southern Company, one of the US’s biggest utilities, is collaborating with New Mexico utility Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) to develop and construct microgrid projects in Northern New Mexico."

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) buyer

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