Jupiter Power is proposing to build and operate the Blackberry Grove Energy Storage Facility (Blackberry Grove) in Washington County, Oregon. Blackberry Grove is a 100-megawatt utility-scale battery energy storage project that will connect to the existing West Union substation on NW West Union Road. The facility aims to improve the reliability, stability, and resiliency of the regional power grid.
Project Location
Blackberry Grove Energy Storage will be located at the nexus of NW West Union Road and Bendemeer Road. An overhead power line will run across West Union Road to connect the project to the existing West Union substation, immediately south of the project site.
Project Status
We are currently working with Washington County on their review of our Type II development and property line adjustment application.
Pending successful permitting, we plan to start construction in early 2027.
Further updates to project schedules will be posted on this website.
Pending successful permitting, we plan to start construction in early 2027.
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 Blackberry Grove Energy Storage Facility will benefit local 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.
- Increased integration of existing and future renewable resources
- Benefits of a major financial investment in the project with the potential for significant, predictable local government revenue.
Photo above: jupiter power storage site facility in west texas.
Photo above: array of batter 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 for us 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.