Jupiter Power is proposing to build and operate the Windy Bluff Energy Storage Facility (Windy Bluff) in Weld County, Colorado. Windy Bluff is a 125-megawatt battery energy storage project that will connect to the existing Vasquez electric substation on County Road 36. The facility aims to improve the reliability, stability, and resiliency of the regional power grid.
Project Location
The Windy Bluff Energy Storage Facility will be located just southwest of the intersection of County Road 36 and County Road 31, in unincorporated Weld County. The generation tie-line that connects the project to the Vasquez substation will run across County Road 36 near existing transmission lines.
Project Status
Jupiter has not yet submitted an application for review by the Weld County Planning Department (WCPD) but anticipates doing so in the near future.
We plan to start construction in 2027, which would put the project on track to be in service by the end of 2028.
Further updates to project schedules will be posted on this website.
We plan to start construction in 2027, which would put the project on track to be in service by the end of 2028.
Further updates to project schedules will be posted on this website.
Photo above: CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL FINALIZE COMMISSIONING AT A JUPITER BATTERY SITE
Community Benefits
The Wind Bluff Energy Storage Facility will benefit Weld County residents and businesses by improving the power grid and supporting the local economy. Major benefits will include:
- Improved reliability, efficiency, and resiliency of the regional power grid without an increase in electricity bills.
- Benefits of a major financial investment in the project with the potential for significant, predictable local government revenue. This includes an estimated up to $200 million investment in Weld County, an estimated 100 construction jobs and 1-2 permanent maintenance positions, and an estimated $500k in annual tax payments to Weld County.
Photo above: jupiter power storage site facility in west texas.
Photo above: array of battery storage containers at one of Jupiter Power’s projects in Texas.
Why battery storage?
- Emergency support:
Batteries are an excellent way to deploy energy instantaneously in times of need. - Customer demand:
Homes and businesses need reliable energy at all times. Morning and evening hours are typically when the largest amount of energy is needed from the grid to serve customers. During these times, we can pull energy from batteries to meet the high demand. - Maintain stability:
Supply and demand of energy fluctuate throughout the day and changes in either can affect grid stability. Batteries help even out the fluctuation of energy on the grid.