Padua 1 enhances grid reliability and advances Vision 2027 goals From CPS Energy: https://newsroom.cpsenergy.com/cps-energy-padua-1-battery-storage/ CPS Energy, the nation’s largest municipally owned electric and natural gas utility, is announcing the beginning of operations of Padua 1, a 50-megawatt (MW) 2-hour duration Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Bexar County. Padua 1, owned and operated by Eolian,Continue reading “CPS Energy Adds 50 MW of Battery Storage to Portfolio with Beginning of Operations of Eolian’s Padua 1 “
Category Archives: Texas
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”
Constructed in Texas: An American Ship and the Case for Energy Opportunity in Every State
An American ship delivered into port for service to our economy matters. Not just for what it does, but for what it says about who built it and what we are still capable of building together. Recently the Charybdis arrived at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Virginia. It is a 472 foot turbine installation vessel,Continue reading “Constructed in Texas: An American Ship and the Case for Energy Opportunity in Every State”
OCI Energy and ING Finalize Construction Financing for a Major Battery Project in Texas
Project Alamo City to deliver 480 MWh of grid-strengthening storage capacity for CPS Energy From OCI Energy OCI Energy is proud to announce the successful closing of construction financing for its Project Alamo City, a flagship battery energy storage system (BESS) currently under development in Bexar County, Texas. With a planned capacity of 120 MW andContinue reading “OCI Energy and ING Finalize Construction Financing for a Major Battery Project in Texas”
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”
LRE to Host Solar Sheep Grazing Training with American Solar Grazing Association
LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading renewable energy company, advancing sustainable land use through solar grazing. From Leeward Renewable Energy: https://www.lreus.com/lre-to-host-solar-sheep-grazing-training-with-asga/ LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) will host its first grazing training at the Morrow Lake Solar facility in Frio County, Texas, on October 23 in collaboration with the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). The sessionContinue reading “LRE to Host Solar Sheep Grazing Training with American Solar Grazing Association”
Enel and Mars, Incorporated Sign Major Power Purchase Agreements
Enel has signed its largest-ever power purchase agreement (PPA) transaction with a commercial and industrial customer worldwide: three contracts with Mars, Incorporated representing a combined 1.8 TWh. The PPAs with Mars include the entire output from three Enel solar plants in Texas. From Enel North America: https://www.enelnorthamerica.com/about-us/newsroom/search-press/press/2025/09/enel-mars-ppa Enel North America and Mars, Incorporated, the leading pet care, snackingContinue reading “Enel and Mars, Incorporated Sign Major Power Purchase Agreements”
Governor Abbott Appoints Shaffer as Director of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Office
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of Jarred Shaffer as Director of the newly created Texas Advanced Nuclear Office (TANO). Established by House Bill 14, TANO will play a pivotal role in advancing nuclear energy development in Texas and will oversee the administration of the $350 million Texas Advanced Nuclear Development Fund, designed to incentivize private investment andContinue reading “Governor Abbott Appoints Shaffer as Director of the Texas Advanced Nuclear Office”
Proposition 1 is a Once-in-a-Generation Investment in Texas’ Energy Workforce
Texas has long been the engine of America’s energy economy. From traditional oil and gas production to wind, solar, nuclear, petrochemicals, and the emerging field of energy storage, our state has built industries that power the nation and drive global markets. But the future of energy will not be determined only by the resources weContinue reading “Proposition 1 is a Once-in-a-Generation Investment in Texas’ Energy Workforce”
Odessa American – Guest View: Energy Abundance is the Key to Texas Economic Leadership
by Judd Messer, Vice President, Advanced Power AllianceThis appeared in the Odessa American on 16 September 2025: https://www.oaoa.com/opinion/guest-views/guest-view-energy-abundance-is-the-key-to-texas-economic-leadership/ Since the winter freeze of 2021 paralyzed Texas and much of the southern U.S., state lawmakers have worked to strengthen the grid and prevent the energy shortages and rolling blackouts that left millions of Texans without power.Continue reading “Odessa American – Guest View: Energy Abundance is the Key to Texas Economic Leadership”