Liberty Energy Storage

Where will the project be located?

The Liberty projects will be located near the intersection of 800 South and 400 East Roads northeast of Markleville in Madison County. Each project will sit on a separate parcel of land, and both will connect to the power grid at the existing Fall Creek substation, immediately across the road to the north. The figure to the left shows a high-level outline of the projects. The green lines show the leased property; the blue shapes are the footprint of the battery infrastructure; the white-outlined portions show the project substations, and the grey lines are the power lines that connect the project to the substation. The additional leased property will continue to be farmed.

What will be located at the facility?

The Project is a standalone battery energy storage facility. It is not connected or associated with any wind or solar projects, and will include only the following equipment and associated facilities:

Lithium-ion battery energy storage system enclosures
Power Conversion Systems (Inverters / transformers)
Main project substation, including a Main Power Transformer, lightning protection, a control enclosure, and internal fencing
Generator transmission tie-line to connect to the Fall Creek Substation
HVAC systems for the enclosures
Fire detection and suppression systems
Electric control equipment
Communications equipment
A perimeter fence and security gate
Comprehensive landscaping around the facility including native trees, shrubs and grasses
Other facilities required for construction and operation of the Energy Storage Facility

For reference, here is a photo of Jupiter’s Tibbits project in Coldwater, MI shortly after construction with the major project infrastructure labeled:

Battery enclosures
Power conversion systems
Project substation
Grid connection substation

What will the project facility look like?

The Liberty projects will cover about 19 acres total—roughly 4 acres for Liberty I and 10 acres for Liberty II, and 5 acres of landscaping and drainage features. Most of the equipment will be energy storage containers, which are about the size and shape of shipping containers and will be placed in neat rows. These containers are fairly low to the ground, standing about 10 to 12 feet tall. Each site will also include a small project substation, which will look like a scaled-down version of the nearby Fall Creek substation.

The facilities will be set back from the road, surrounded by fencing, and screened with trees and other vegetation in areas where they might be visible from homes or public roads. The projects will also be bordered by farmland, which means that—depending on the season and what’s planted—there will be natural, seasonal screening as well. For a better idea of what the battery enclosures look like, please visit our company website at jupiterpower.io

above: an artist’s rendering of the Liberty I and II projects and associated landscaping, subject to change.

How can we be sure the project will be safe?

At Jupiter Power, safety is our top priority—for the community and for our team—through every stage of the project. During normal operations, the Liberty facilities will not produce fumes, pollution, odor, dust, or other off-site impacts to those nearby.

Jupiter Power uses only standardized, lab-tested and approved equipment, complies with all National Fire Codes, including standards specifically governing energy storage, and specifically engineers our projects so that in the extremely unlikely case of an equipment malfunction, any resulting event can be managed safely. To make that possible during operations:

Each battery module is monitored 24/7 and is equipped with sensors, fire suppression systems and alarms.
Every battery is individually tracked by advanced software to catch problems early.
Enclosures are spaced deliberately to ensure that any potential fire would stay contained within a very limited area of the projects.
The projects will be built to meet national Fire Code standards and will be tested to strict safety protocols developed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the world’s leading safety testing organization.

Jupiter has met with the South Madison Fire Territory and will work closely with them and other emergency responders throughout the process of the projects' design. Jupiter looks forward to continuing that coordination throughout the life of the projects, offering fire safety training opportunities and resources to support preparedness.

Bottom line: The Liberty facilities are designed with the highest safety standards, using cutting-edge technology, and with ongoing coordination with local first responders to ensure safe and responsible operations.

How will this project benefit the community?

The Projects will benefit residents and businesses by improving the power grid, increasing the local tax base and supporting the local economy. Battery energy storage is a proven technology that provides increased power to the grid and other grid management capabilities, like grid balancing through instantaneous battery energy storage response. With these capabilities, the Project will deliver more reliable power for residents and businesses.

The projects will directly benefit the local economy and represents a significant financial investment in Madison County:

A projected $500 million in direct investment in critical infrastructure in Madison County
Approximately $12 million in property taxes projected to be paid to Madison County in the first 5 years of operation
250 total construction jobs forecasted across both projects
An estimated 6 permanent technical maintenance positions

Beyond these direct benefits, the Liberty facilities will strengthen the local and regional power grid and improve its reliability. Jupiter Power is in this for the long term and looks forward to working closely with the community in meaningful ways for years to come.

What will construction look like and when will it happen?

The Projects are each anticipated to be built over an approximately 12-month period, from the onset of site preparation activities through testing and commissioning of the facility. It is anticipated that construction crews would work 8 to 10 hours per day, with work occurring Monday through Friday during regular working hours.
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First, the land is lightly graded to create a stable, level surface, along with durable all-weather access roads and drainage or retention areas to manage stormwater. Crews then prepare foundations for the major equipment and dig trenches to install underground conduit that will carry electrical cables. Once the groundwork is complete, a secure perimeter fence is installed around the site. Next, the main electrical components, including battery enclosures, power conversion systems, and substation equipment, are delivered by truck and placed on their foundations using cranes and other standard construction equipment. Finally, electrical cables are pulled through the underground conduit and connected, completing the system and preparing it for testing and operation.

Pending successful permitting, we’re projecting to start construction on Liberty I in 2027 and to be in service in 2028. For Liberty II, we’re projecting to start construction in 2029 and to be in service in 2030.

Who will own the Liberty I project over the long term?

Jupiter Power specializes in owning and operating projects for the long term. However, in some cases, a utility company is the most appropriate long-term owner and operator.

For the Liberty I battery storage facility, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has signed an agreement with Jupiter Power to purchase the project upon completion, pending local permitting as well as review and approval of the agreement by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). Once operational, the Liberty I facility will support I&M’s Indiana customers by being a key asset in their diverse generation portfolio to meet I&M’s Indiana capacity obligations. I&M currently owns and operates the existing Fall Creek Substation, where the project will interconnect with the grid. More information about Indiana Michigan Power is available on their website here.

Who will own the Liberty II project over the long term?

Liberty II is on a longer development timeline, with operations anticipated by the end of 2030. As a result, long-term ownership of Liberty II has not yet been determined.

How can I get involved in this project?

Please send a message via the Contact page on this website.

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