Vitality storage venture developer esVolta has introduced three Texas-based battery power storage initiatives on-line. Collectively, the portfolio will present practically 1 GWh of power and 490 MW of peak energy — roughly 4% of ERCOT’s anticipated 12.2 GW of storage capability as of July 2025.
The 200-MWh Burksol power storage venture underneath building in West Texas. Credit score: esVolta
The 300-MWh Desert Willow venture and the 480-MWh Anole venture, each named after species native to the realm, have begun offering power to the grid supporting Dallas. In March 2025, the 200-MWh Burksol facility started business operations in West Texas, supporting surrounding communities via its connection to the Wind Vitality Transmission of Texas’ grid. All three initiatives function two-hour length lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) techniques.
As developer, proprietor and operator of those three initiatives, esVolta collaborated with Saber Power at Desert Willow and Burksol, and Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group at Anole on engineering, procurement and building. To fund the portfolio, esVolta partnered with Captona LLC for a preferred equity investment, whereas securing construction and term debt financing from a syndicate of lenders led by Mitsubishi UFJ Monetary Group (MUFG).
“Texas is on the forefront of the power transition, and large-scale battery storage is taking part in a crucial function in guaranteeing a dependable and resilient grid,” stated Randolph Mann, Chief Govt Officer of esVolta. “By bringing these three initiatives on-line forward of peak summer season demand, we’re serving to to stabilize the ERCOT grid and meet the state’s rising demand for electrical energy. Our dedication to deploying cutting-edge know-how and driving innovation underscore esVolta’s dedication to delivering actual options for Texas’ rising power wants.”
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