– East Point Energy, an Equinor Company, has started the construction of Sunset Ridge Energy Centre in Frio County, Texas.
– They have also made the final investment decision for the Citrus Flatts Energy Centre in Cameron County, Texas.
– Sunset Ridge is a 10 MW/20 MWh battery storage project, while Citrus Flatts will be a 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project.
East Point Energy, an Equinor Company, has initiated construction of the Sunset Ridge Energy Centre (Sunset Ridge) in Frio County, Texas, and has made the final investment decision for the Citrus Flatts Energy Centre (Citrus Flatts) in Cameron County, Texas. Sunset Ridge is a 10 MW/20 MWh battery storage project, the first for East Point Energy in Texas. Citrus Flatts, acquired from Black Mountain Energy Storage (BMES), will be a larger 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project. Construction for Sunset Ridge is already in progress, with a commercial operation date expected later in the year. Citrus Flatts construction will begin this year, with commercial operation planned for early 2026. The aim of these projects is to strengthen the reliability and resilience of the electric grid in Frio and Cameron County areas.
Andrew Foukal, CEO of East Point Energy, emphasized the importance of energy storage in balancing supply and demand for energy in Texas. The company aims to support a more renewable, resilient, and affordable grid for the local communities and ERCOT market. Christian Lie Hansen, vice president at East Point Energy, highlighted the opportunity to build a diversified battery storage portfolio by capitalizing on the company’s capabilities and maximizing synergies with Danske Commodities. This strategic approach will help East Point Energy establish a significant and profitable battery storage presence in key US power markets.