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BHE Montana, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, is set to develop two new clean energy projects in Montana: the Glacier Solar Park, a 100-megawatt solar project, and the Glacier Battery System, a 75-megawatt battery storage facility. The company will also open a new office and control room in Great Falls, Montana.
Nancy Murray, president of BHE Montana, expressed excitement about these new developments, emphasizing the company’s commitment to expanding energy resources in Montana and supporting local communities with a clean, resilient energy grid.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte welcomed the investment, highlighting Montana’s leadership in energy innovation and its commitment to affordable and reliable energy.
The Glacier Battery System, located near Ethridge, Montana, will support real-time scheduling of renewable energy from BHE Montana’s wind and solar assets, enhancing grid resilience. It is expected to be operational by the end of 2025. The Glacier Solar Park, to be built on 1,000 acres in north-central Montana, will feature 200,000 solar panels, adding 100 megawatts of renewable energy to the state’s grid by the end of 2026. Both projects will connect to the Montana-Alberta Tie Line.
The new Great Falls office will support 15 employees and include a 24/7 control room to manage BHE Montana’s generation assets and provide services to other energy generators and transmission providers.
In addition to these projects, BHE Montana operates several wind farms in the region, including the 189-megawatt Rim Rock windfarm and the Glacier I and II windfarms, which collectively contribute over 200 megawatts of clean energy to Montana’s grid.
© 2024 David Mazor
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