Kerr County officials raise concerns over proposed 123-MW Svoltra battery storage project near Mountain Home
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Summary
Commissioner Christian Holt informed the Kerr County Commissioners Court about a proposed 123-megawatt battery energy storage project near Mountain Home, backed by Svoltra. The project is listed on ERCOT's GIS with an 18-month construction timeline, but Svoltra has not yet submitted formal plans to the county. County officials have raised concerns regarding bonds, local fire response capabilities, product sourcing, and cybersecurity.
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company plans have not been submitted and the county flagged concerns about bonds, local fire response, product sourcing and cybersecurity
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