August marked major progress on procurement and planning. GS3 submitted the purchase order for the BESS system to the EPA for review and began contracting with ELM Microgrid and Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) for racking.
A topographical survey for the solar array site was completed, and civil engineering and environmental coordination advanced with Native Strategies and the Tribal Historic Preservation Office. Outreach planning also took shape with GS3 developing a calendar of community engagement activities and an external communications plan for Tribal approval.
Design work continued toward the 30% milestone, supported by updated load analysis confirming the system’s 2.2 MW of solar generation and 4 MW / 20 MWh of battery storage capacity.
