Jupiter Power has begun commercial operation of the Tibbits energy storage project, which is the first operational utility-scale BESS in the state of Michigan.
The BESS, which has a capacity of 100MW and a four-hour duration, is located in the Coldwater township and will help meet the energy needs of Michigan residents.
The project was first announced in June 2024, with Michigan-based energy supplier Consumers Energy signing a long-term agreement to purchase 100MW of capacity from the Tibbits facility that would be built and operated by Jupiter Power.
The company said it is working on another 100MW BESS project in the state with Consumers Energy – called the Voyager project – which is due to be located in the Saline township.
“Jupiter is proud to have completed Michigan’s first utility-scale energy storage project, which will increase Consumers Energy’s supply of reliable, flexible energy solutions to meet customer needs and also bring many benefits to the Coldwater community,” said Jack Godshall, chief commercial officer, Jupiter Power. “Tibbits puts Jupiter’s total battery storage projects now in operation or under construction at nearly 3GWh, and with more than 12GW of new projects in development, we have much more to do – including in Michigan.”
“We’re grateful to work with Jupiter Power to develop a project that helps Consumers Energy reliably and affordably power our growing state,” said Sri Maddipati, president of electric supply, Consumers Energy. “Tibbits represents an example our commitment to serving our friends and neighbours with power generated – and stored – here in Michigan.”
Image: The ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the starting of commercial operations at the Tibbits BESS. Credit: Jupiter Power.
