- The 75-MW Wood County (Wis.) and 99-MW Wever (IA) facilities store electricity generated by nearby solar farms and other sources for use when energy is needed.
- The utility-scale BESS systems help manage renewable energy variability and deliver power to the grid during periods of peak demand.
- Batteries designed and built by FlexGen at these projects use intelligent controls and real-time optimization through the HybridOS™ platform to strengthen grid resiliency and solve for long-term load growth.
FlexGen is proud to have two utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in operation in Wisconsin and Iowa. FlexGen designed and built the batteries at these sites were for Alliant Energy to reinforce our shared commitment to grid reliability and maximizing the value of co-located generation. Bringing deep expertise in utility-scale energy storage and intelligent controls, FlexGen engineered the 75-MW Wood County and 99-MW Wever BESS projects to store energy from adjacent solar facilities and other sources, to then dispatch it when needed.
“Our mission is to equip utilities and the communities they serve with solutions to harness, store, and distribute the energy that is vital to our daily lives and economies,” said Jason Rislov, Senior Vice President of Operations at FlexGen. “As grid conditions grow more dynamic, battery storage gives companies like Alliant Energy the confidence to deliver energy as promised while integrating renewable generation, strengthening grid resiliency, and meeting long-term load growth.”
Powered by FlexGen’s HybridOS energy management platform, the Wood County and Wever projects are using intelligent controls, real-time optimization, and enhanced visibility to strengthen grid performance and support reliable, flexible operations. The projects underscore FlexGen’s role in using software-enabled storage to help energy companies plan for future load growth and the grid’s evolving needs. Click to read Alliant Energy’s announcement.
