270 MW solar project is paired with 360 MWh storage in Falls County From Geronimo Power: https://geronimopower.com/press-release/geronimo-power-hosts-community-event-in-texas-at-blevins-solar-storage/ In November, Geronimo Power (Geronimo) hosted a community event for its 270-megawatt (MW), 360 megawatt-hour (MWh) Blevins Solar and Storage Project (Blevins). Currently under construction, Blevins has supported over 360 construction jobs to date and will produce millions in localContinue reading “Geronimo Power Hosts Community Event in Texas at Blevins Solar and Storage”
Category Archives: Reliability
RWE Brings More American-Generated Power to Texas with Stoneridge Project
Project created more than 200 jobs and provides millions in tax revenue benefitting schools and first responders. From RWE: https://americas.rwe.com/press/2025-11-26-rwe-brings-more-american-generated-power-to-texas-with-stoneridge-project/ On November 26, RWE commissioned Stoneridge Solar, delivering homegrown energy to Milam County, Texas. The project delivers 200 MW of solar power and 100 MW (200 MWh) of battery storage, strengthening the state’s supply ofContinue reading “RWE Brings More American-Generated Power to Texas with Stoneridge Project”
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”
Avangrid Announces $18.5 Billion Investment in Electric and Gas Network Infrastructure by 2028
Iberdrola investment plan reflects commitment to the U.S. market focused on rebuilding and strengthening utility grid and gas infrastructure and meeting surging power demand From Avangrid: https://www.avangrid.com/w/avangrid-announces-18.5-billion-investment-in-electric-and-gas-network-infrastructure-by-2028 Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced Iberdrola’s plan to invest $18.5 billion in the United States by 2028, with the majorityContinue reading “Avangrid Announces $18.5 Billion Investment in Electric and Gas Network Infrastructure by 2028”
East Point Energy’s First Texas Project Reaches Commercial Operation
East Point Energy has announced that the Sunset Ridge Energy Center (Sunset Ridge) in Frio County, Texas is now operational. From East Point Energy: https://eastpointenergy.com/east-point-energys-first-texas-project-reaches-commercial-operation/ Sunset Ridge is a 10-megawatt (MW) / 20 megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage facility and marks East Point’s first operational project in Texas. This milestone represents a significant step forward inContinue reading “East Point Energy’s First Texas Project Reaches Commercial Operation”
Report: Energy Storage is Key to Grid Reliability and Energy Cost Savings in the Midwest and Central United States
From American Clean Power Association: https://www.energystorage.org/resources/energy-storage-is-key-to-grid-reliability-and-energy-cost-savings-in-the-midwest-and-central-united-states In July 2025, the American Clean Power Association released a landmark analysis conducted by Aurora Energy Research titled “Energy Storage is Key to Grid Reliability and Energy Cost Savings in the Midwest and Central United States.”The study lays out a clear path toward a more reliable and cost-efficient electric gridContinue reading “Report: Energy Storage is Key to Grid Reliability and Energy Cost Savings in the Midwest and Central United States”
Solar, Wind and Storage Reliably Power Texas Grid During Unexpected Coal Shutdown
Solar and wind generated 40.2% of the ERCOT grid’s electricity this year through June. When coal plants shut down for unexpected maintenance, solar and wind stepped in, providing about 50% of generation during peak summer demand in the highest electricity consuming state in the union. From PV Magazine USA: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/07/22/solar-wind-and-storage-reliably-power-texas-grid-during-unexpected-coal-shutdown/ Despite anti-renewable energy rhetoric inContinue reading “Solar, Wind and Storage Reliably Power Texas Grid During Unexpected Coal Shutdown”
New Texas Reliability Report Shows Renewables and Storage Powering a Reliable, Affordable Future
The Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE) has released its 2024 Reliability Performance and Regional Risk Assessment, and the message is clear: despite record-breaking electricity demand, a rapidly evolving resource mix, and an unprecedented surge in data center and industrial load growth, the Texas grid is holding strong—thanks in large part to the contributions of renewableContinue reading “New Texas Reliability Report Shows Renewables and Storage Powering a Reliable, Affordable Future”
New Report: Market Reforms to Harness Energy Storage and Strengthen Regional Grid Reliability
Analysis Details Electricity Market Design Reforms to Unlock the Potential of Storage Today the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released an Energy Storage Market Reform Roadmap and analysis produced by the Brattle Group, outlining several key reforms that regional grid operators can enact to leverage the unique capabilities of energy storage technologies. While some regions of theContinue reading “New Report: Market Reforms to Harness Energy Storage and Strengthen Regional Grid Reliability “