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Weld Energy Storage Project

Severance, Weld County, Colorado

Estimated value
Undisclosed
Square footage
Opened / announced
Jun 4, 2026
Owner
Platte River Power Authority
General contractor
Architect
Brands mentioned
Platte River Power Authority

Project overview

PRPA's first utility-scale battery storage project storing 400 MWh at Severance Substation. Groundbreaking June 4; construction began May 2026.

Key specs

  • 400 MWh battery storage
  • Severance Substation site
  • Serves Fort Collins area communities
  • 1041 permit from Larimer County
  • Non-carbon energy strategy

Still open for manufacturers

Early construction — battery and electrical infrastructure specs.

Manufacturer watch list

  • battery storage
  • switchgear
  • transformers
  • grid interconnection

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