Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Proposes Battery Storage Project in Plainwell, Michigan
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners plans to develop a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Plainwell, Michigan, aimed at stabilizing the local electrical grid. The planning commission is set to vote on the site plans on May 20, with potential state intervention if local approval is denied.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is proposing a battery energy storage system (BESS) off Riverview Drive in Plainwell, Michigan, to enhance local electrical grid stability. The township planning commission will vote on the site plans on May 20, although CIP can appeal to the state if local approval is denied.
Residents have expressed concerns about safety and the potential fire risks associated with lithium batteries, leading to protests in the community. Regulatory compliance with national safety codes is required for the project, including maintaining a distance of 100 feet from property lines. The local opposition group, Gun Plain Charter Township MI Citizen's Coalition, is organizing a meeting to discuss the BESS.




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