DTE Energy, a major electric utility in Michigan, plans to build one of the nation’s largest standalone battery energy storage projects at the site of a retired coal-fired power plant. The move is part of DTE’s CleanVision Integrated Resource Plan, which includes the elimination of about 4,100 MW of coal by 2035 and the transition to renewable energy. The 880-MWh energy storage system is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. The new facility will store electricity during times of excess generation and distribute power to customers during peak demand, helping reduce strain on the grid. Funding includes $140 million in tax incentives through the 2022 IRA and infrastructure investment provisions. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the project will bring the state closer to its goals for clean energy and will make more American energy using American workers, lower household energy costs, and create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
