June 30, 2026
Announced 24 June, the battery energy storage system (BESS) is expected to begin operations in 2027. Image: Avangrid
Spanish utility Iberdrola’s subsidiary Avangrid has announced plans to construct a 41MW/82MWh BESS facility in Gilliam County, Oregon.
Announced 24 June, the battery energy storage system (BESS) is expected to begin operations in 2027.
Dubbed the Shutler Energy Storage project, it will support grid reliability across the company’s 3GW generation footprint in the Pacific Northwest. Shutler will be located near two existing Avangrid sites and a third currently under construction.
