East Point Energy, a wholly owned Equinor company, has completed construction and begun commercial operations at Citrus Flatts, a 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage facility in Harlingen, Texas.

The project marks Equinor’s fifth battery storage facility to enter commercial production in four years and East Point Energy’s second operational project, following the 10 MW/20 MWh Sunset Ridge facility, which started operations last year.

Together, the two Texas projects can provide enough electricity to power about 30,000 homes for up to two hours within the ERCOT power market.

“The start-up of these facilities underscores Equinor’s ambition to grow its integrated power business, delivering flexible and reliable energy solutions in attractive power markets,” said Christian Lie Hansen, Equinor vice president of onshore renewables Americas and chair of the East Point Energy board.

Citrus Flatts and Sunset Ridge will operate on a fully merchant basis in ERCOT, supported by Equinor’s integrated power-market strategy and collaboration with Danske Commodities on operations, asset management and portfolio optimization.

Battery storage is increasingly important for grid stability and energy security, allowing excess electricity to be stored and released during periods of peak demand.

Texas, the largest US oil and gas and renewable energy state, is expanding wind and solar generation, increasing demand for flexible storage capacity.

“This project will generate millions in tax revenue to support local priorities. As energy demand surges across Texas, it will strengthen the electrical grid and help keep energy costs affordable for families and businesses,” said Andrew Foukal, CEO of East Point Energy.

Equinor is also developing four battery storage projects in Virginia’s PJM power market, totaling 80 MW/160 MWh, with commercial operations expected in early 2027. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service