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We’re here to help. Our team is available to answer questions and provide clear, straightforward information about the project, its benefits, and how it supports Leavenworth County’s energy future.
A New Battery Energy Storage Project for Leavenworth County
Location
Leavenworth County, Kansas
Current Status
Status
Site control is complete, with permitting to start in Q3 2026. Interconnection is in progress and engineering is in early stages, with preliminary designs complete.
Project Size
300-megawatt / 1,200 megawatt-hours utility-scale battery storage facility spanning up to 45 acres, keeping electricity flowing efficiently and reducing strain on the grid.
By the numbers
Years of ongoing operation that delivers reliable energy to the state.
Construction jobs during the 10-month build period.
Project Timeline
Stranger Creek will continue moving forward in phases, with opportunities for community input throughout the process.
Phase 1 Current Phase
Planning & Studies
Environmental, engineering, and permitting reviews in progress.
Phase 2
Local & State Review
Continued coordination with agencies and local leaders.
Phase 3
Construction
Short-term local job opportunities and onsite activity.
Phase 4
Operations
20+ years of stable and dependable energy supply.
Project Location
The project is located on private land in Leavenworth County, Kansas. Final design details will be refined as studies progress and community input is received.
Your Questions Matter
We know that a new project raises real questions about land use, traffic during construction, and what happens decades from now when the project ends. We’re here to answer those questions honestly. Our team is available to meet with residents, attend community events, and respond directly to concerns. The FAQ below covers the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t there, please ask us directly by Submitting a Question.
Stranger Creek is a proposed utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to store power when generation is high and release it during times of peak demand. Developed by Vesper Energy, this project will support the local economy while ensuring a more stable and dependable energy supply.
All equipment will be removed under a decommissioning and reclamation plan that is backed by a financial bond, and the land can be returned to its original use.
By storing excess power and releasing it when electricity demand is highest, Stranger Creek reduces the need for expensive emergency power to keep electricity bills stable and affordable for the state.
As Kansas faces increasing electricity demand from digital infrastructure, manufacturing reshoring, and electrification, this project will provide essential storage capacity without emissions or water use.
By leasing a participating landowner’s property, this project will provide stable income to this individual while preserving their land for future generations and keeping the area’s rural character.
Vesper Energy is always available to answer your questions. Please contact us directly at info@strangercreekenergystorage.com at any time. Our community affairs team responds to all questions from Leavenworth County residents. We know that staying available and transparent is how trust gets built.
