Tierra Seca and Seven Flags Constructed in Partnership with Mortenson Projects Deliver an Additional 400 MWh of Energy Storage Capacity to the ERCOT Grid Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”), a next-generation energy company bringing stable, secure and cost-effective energy solutions to the power grid with large-scale battery storage, on May 12 announced that TierraContinue reading “Spearmint Energy Achieves Commercial Operation for 400 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Across Two Projects in ERCOT”
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GridStor and Axpo Announce Battery Storage Swap Agreement
The partnership enhances pricing stability for Houston residents and businesses and demonstrates an innovative, financeable solution for battery storage operators and energy companies. Source: GridStor April 8, 2026 – GridStor, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, and Axpo, a leading international energy company headquartered in Switzerland, announced today the execution of an Energy Storage Agreement with the Hidden Lakes Reliability Project, a 220 MW, 440 MWh battery energy storage system located in GalvestonContinue reading “GridStor and Axpo Announce Battery Storage Swap Agreement”
ERCOT and University of Texas Partner to Research Next-Generation Energy Technologies
Texas’ ERCOT partners UT to boost grid reliability with innovative inverter tech.
Advanced Power Alliance Congratulates Patrick Rhode on Appointment to the Public Utility Commission of Texas
The Advanced Power Alliance, representing utility-scale developers of advanced power generation projects including solar, wind, natural gas, and energy storage, today congratulates Patrick Rhode on his appointment by Governor Greg Abbott to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Rhode brings to the Commission a distinguished record of public and private sector leadership that is well-suitedContinue reading “Advanced Power Alliance Congratulates Patrick Rhode on Appointment to the Public Utility Commission of Texas”
Five Years After Winter Storm Uri, Energy Storage is making Texas More Resilient
Five years after Uri, battery energy storage has proven itself as a practical, market-driven tool that strengthens reliability, lowers costs and supports economic growth. Source: San Antonio Express-News By Matt Welch, state director for Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation. This week marks five years since Winter Storm Uri exposed the consequences of a fragile power system. TexansContinue reading “Five Years After Winter Storm Uri, Energy Storage is making Texas More Resilient”
Clearway Signs Portfolio of Power Purchase Agreements with Google Totaling Nearly 1.2 GW Across Three States
Clearway will deliver carbon-free energy to local grids to support Google’s data centers in SPP, ERCOT, and PJM for up to 20 years Source: Clearway Energy Group Clearway Energy Group (Clearway) announced the 2025 execution of three new long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google totaling 1.17 GW of carbon-free energy projects located in Missouri,Continue reading “Clearway Signs Portfolio of Power Purchase Agreements with Google Totaling Nearly 1.2 GW Across Three States”
CPS Energy Launches Request for Proposal for Up To 600 MW of Solar Energy
CPS Energy is the Number One Purchaser of Solar Capacity in Texas From CPS Energy: https://newsroom.cpsenergy.com/cps-energy-launches-request-for-proposal-for-up-to-600-mw-of-solar-energy/ CPS Energy has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire up to 600 megawatts (MW) of additional solar energy through one or more Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). This latest RFP supports the utility’s previously approved Vision 2027 generationContinue reading “CPS Energy Launches Request for Proposal for Up To 600 MW of Solar Energy”
San Antonio’s Public Utility Seeks 600 MW of Solar
“It is probably an excellent time to be shopping for Black Friday deals on renewables in the ERCOT market right now,” said Joshua Rhodes, an energy researcher at the University of Texas, Austin. From Utility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/cps-energy-solar-procurement-ppas-ercot-trump/806047/ Dive Brief: Mark Stover, executive director of the Texas Solar+Storage Association, noted that solar “has been the fastestContinue reading “San Antonio’s Public Utility Seeks 600 MW of Solar”
Flint Hills Resources Becomes First Texas Oil Refinery to Add Onsite Solar Energy
27-megawatt solar complex is the company’s second large-scale refinery integrated solar installation in the United States. From Flint Hills Resources: https://www.fhr.com/News/2025/Flint-Hills-Resources-to-becomes-first-Texas-oil-r Corpus Christi, Texas – Flint Hills Resources gathered with project partners, employees, community members, and local officials today to mark the commissioning of a new, fully operational 27-megawatt solar installation that provides power to theContinue reading “Flint Hills Resources Becomes First Texas Oil Refinery to Add Onsite Solar Energy”
US BATTERY STORAGE: ERCOT Surpasses CAISO in Q2 for Most Operating Battery Storage Capacity in US
From S&P Global The Electric Reliability Council of Texas took over as the US region with the most operating battery storage capacity, adding 51.5% of the 6.239 GW installed across the US in second-quarter 2025. US capacity increased 20% quarter over quarter and jumped 63% from a year ago to total 38.126 GW by theContinue reading “US BATTERY STORAGE: ERCOT Surpasses CAISO in Q2 for Most Operating Battery Storage Capacity in US”