Bobwhite Energy Storage
HAWKINS COUNTY, TN
Helping Tennessee Meet Its Energy Needs
Tenaska is developing Bobwhite, a 225 MW/900 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), in Hawkins County, Tennessee.
Tennessee consumes over three times more energy than it produces, ranking among the top one-third of states in total energy consumption.* Tennessee faces growing energy demands, particularly in the residential sector, where consumption is higher than the national average.
*U.S. Energy Information Administration
A PROVEN SOLUTION
Battery Energy Storage
Bobwhite Energy Storage
Up to
$300M
In Local Investment
Creates
75 Jobs
In Construction
BESS facilities store excess electricity from the grid and deploy it when it’s needed. This can benefit local and regional communities in many ways:
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Increases electric grid reliability and reduces the risk of blackouts and brownouts
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Reduces costs and increases efficiency for utilities, which can benefit consumers
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Enables utilities to meet growing electricity demands
Bobwhite Details
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The project’s lifetime is up to 25 years. To maintain capacity and efficiency, additional batteries will likely be added to over time; this will not affect the size of the project.
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Construction expected to start as early as 2027.
Bobwhite Energy Storage
Up to
$300M
In Local Investment
Creates
75 Jobs
In Construction
BESS facilities store excess electricity from the grid and deploy it when it’s needed. This can benefit local and regional communities in many ways:
-
Increases electric grid reliability and reduces the risk of blackouts and brownouts
-
Reduces costs and increases efficiency for utilities, which can benefit consumers
-
Enables utilities to meet growing electricity demands
Bobwhite Details
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The project’s lifetime is up to 25 years
-
To maintain capacity and efficiency, additional batteries will likely be added over time; this will not affect the size of the project
-
Construction expected to start as early as 2027
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Operation expected to start in late 2029 at the earliest
BENEFITS
Investing in the Communities We Work With
The project will provide Hawkins County with a new source of reliable tax revenue with minimal use of public resources and no increase in traffic or air or water pollution.
Tenaska has been working with local leaders and county officials to ensure that Bobwhite is aligned with the long-term goals and interests of Hawkins County. We are excited to become a part of your vibrant community.
The Bobwhite Energy Storage project is contracted to support the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). This energy storage agreement supports TVA’s commitment to strengthen grid reliability, manage peak demand, and integrate more resources to help maintain affordable power.
Learn More
Benefits and Safety Features of Battery Energy Storage Systems
Benefits of Battery Energy Storage Systems
Battery energy storage systems improve our electric grid, increase energy security for our local homes and businesses and create new tax revenue for local schools and services. Learn more about the benefits of battery storage and how it can help support our aging power grid.
Safety is a Top Priority
Learn more about how battery energy storage systems are set up and operated. Safety is the top priority of the system’s design. Purpose-built enclosures, improved battery chemistries and input from first responders and third-party industry safety professionals keep our facilities safe.
Bobwhite - Milestones
01
Q1 2026 - Milestone
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Q3 2026 - Milestone
03
Q1 2027 - Milestone
04
TBD - Milestone
SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS
Up to
150°F
Lower Energy Costs
70%
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NUMBERS
Success in Numbers
1,200+
Satisfied Customers
95%
Customer Satisfaction Rate
$500M +
Saved in Energy Costs
30%
Year-Over-Year Growth Rate
PARTNERS
Powering Progress, Together
Tri-Nex
Drivery
IDL Software
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Autopile
Detox.Ai
ABOUT TENASKA
Committed To Hard Work and Honest Dealing
Tenaska is a leading energy company with Nebraska roots. Over the past 35 years, Tenaska has earned a reputation for developing responsible energy projects and being a good business neighbor. We have developed, managed and/or operated approximately 23,000 megawatts of natural gas-fueled and renewable energy-generating facilities.
