North Dakota approves battery storage sites, but one regulator cites fire concerns

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 481

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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North Dakota has approved its first two large battery storage sites, but one regulator said future projects should better address risks associated with fires at the sites.

The three-person Public Service Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a battery storage site in northwest North Dakota’s Burke County. In January, it approved a similar project in Emmons County in south-central North Dakota. Both projects are connected to NextEra wind farms, providing a more consistent flow …

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