In Texas, Vitis Energy announces financial close of the Apache Hill Energy Centre while Enertis Applus+ provides independent engineering services for Excelsior Energy Capital.

Utility Tokyo Gas has begun operating energy software and consulting group Ascend Analytics’ bid optimisation platform for its 174MW Longbow battery energy storage system (BESS) in Texas.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC’s) 2025 State of Reliability report finds evidence suggesting battery energy storage systems (BESS) can improve primary frequency response.

Real estate platform and energy storage investor Prologis Energy has sold a 400MW/800MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Alvin, Texas, US.

In Texas, two companies, Energy Vault, recognised for its gravity energy storage technology, and Agilitas, known for smaller-scale projects in the Northeastern US, have put utility-scale energy storage projects in the state into operation.

Texas, US, Governor Greg Abbott signed a law placing mandates on decommissioning battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities at the end of their lifecycle.

Ascend Analytics recently released its ERCOT Market Report, Release 5.2, containing power market forecasts from the company.

According to the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP’s) Q1 2025 market report, US clean power deployment totalled 7.4GW.

News from Texas and California as OCI Energy signs a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solutions, Ormat Technologies signs a US$62 million hybrid tax equity for Texas and California BESS projects.

Locals have expressed dismay that Engie is nearing completion of a 300MW standalone BESS project near Savoy in Fannin County, Texas.