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Jul 18, 2025 · Alliant Energy''s Columbia Energy Storage Project will advance energy storage while bolstering the power grid to benefit Wisconsin residents. Plans to construct the first long
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Jun 18, 2024 · DOE''s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) is proposing to provide funding to Alliant in support of the Columbia Energy Storage Project. The proposed activities
Nov 26, 2024 · The facility would help enable ongoing clean energy transition. In August, an application for State regulatory approval was filed for the Columbia Energy Storage project. If
Utilizing cutting-edge technology designed by Energy Dome, the Columbia Energy Storage Project will boost grid stability, improve resilience and deliver enough electricity to power approximately 18,000 Wisconsin homes for 10 hours on a single charge.
Alliant Energy’s revolutionary Columbia Energy Storage Project, using Energy Dome’s safe, reliable CO2 battery, represents a significant advancement in energy storage while bolstering the power grid to benefit Wisconsin customers.
Then, when the stored energy is needed, the system converts the liquid CO2 back to a gas, which powers a turbine to create electricity. The energy storage system will be built south of Portage, Wisconsin in the town of Pacific and near Alliant Energy’s existing Columbia Energy Center.
MADISON, Wis. (July 18, 2025) – Plans to construct the first long-duration energy storage system of its kind in the United States are advancing following approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC).
The energy storage system will be built south of Portage, Wisconsin in the town of Pacific and near Alliant Energy’s existing Columbia Energy Center. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027. The addition of energy storage capacity is part of Alliant Energy’s Energy Blueprint, the company’s long-term plan to expand generation capacity with a balanced mix of energy resources.
The global industrial and commercial energy storage market is experiencing explosive growth, with demand increasing by over 250% in the past two years. Containerized energy storage solutions now account for approximately 45% of all new commercial and industrial storage deployments worldwide. North America leads with 42% market share, driven by corporate sustainability initiatives and tax incentives that reduce total project costs by 18-28%. Europe follows closely with 35% market share, where standardized industrial storage designs have cut installation timelines by 65% compared to traditional built-in-place systems. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest-growing region at 50% CAGR, with manufacturing scale reducing system prices by 20% annually. Emerging markets in Africa and Latin America are adopting industrial storage solutions for peak shaving and backup power, with typical payback periods of 2-4 years. Major commercial projects now deploy clusters of 15+ systems creating storage networks with 80+MWh capacity at costs below $270/kWh for large-scale industrial applications.
Technological advancements are dramatically improving industrial energy storage performance while reducing costs. Next-generation battery management systems maintain optimal operating conditions with 45% less energy consumption, extending battery lifespan to 20+ years. Standardized plug-and-play designs have reduced installation costs from $85/kWh to $40/kWh since 2023. Smart integration features now allow multiple industrial systems to operate as coordinated energy networks, increasing cost savings by 30% through peak shaving and demand charge management. Safety innovations including multi-stage fire suppression and thermal runaway prevention systems have reduced insurance premiums by 35% for industrial storage projects. New modular designs enable capacity expansion through simple system additions at just $200/kWh for incremental capacity. These innovations have improved ROI significantly, with commercial and industrial projects typically achieving payback in 3-5 years depending on local electricity rates and incentive programs. Recent pricing trends show standard industrial systems (1-2MWh) starting at $330,000 and large-scale systems (3-6MWh) from $600,000, with volume discounts available for enterprise orders.