Linxon signs new agreement with Available Power for a 100 MW/200 MWh project
Boulder, Colo. and Raleigh, N.C. — May 8, 2023 – Linxon has signed an exclusivity agreement with Available Power for the 100 MW/200 MWh Greenport Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Austin, Texas. This agreement strengthens the relationship between both parties, following their strategic partnership for 1GW of distributed energy storage projects in the ERCOT market.
Ben Gregory, President of Available Power, said, "We are pleased to collaborate with Linxon on this flagship project for our partnership. Battery energy storage is a vital component of our distributed energy resource (DER) platform, deploying highly available and flexible power assets that secures access to clean, reliable energy. We are confident that our partnership with Linxon will help us expedite the energy transition in Texas and generate value for our investors, landowners, and grid operators.”
Nicolas Sanloup, President and Managing Director of Linxon Americas, stated, "What an exciting time for both of our companies. We are proud of our deep relationship with Available Power and are pleased to contribute to the development of a premier DER platform. The Greenport project is the achievement of months of collaborative work demonstrating our mutual commitment to a sustainable energy future."
This addition serves as a testament to the strength and momentum behind their collaboration. The project scope includes the design, construction, installation, and testing of all equipment required for the BESS installation, including a 345/34.5kV, 130 MVA step-up power transformer, 345kV AIS equipment, battery enclosures, inverter skid with coupling transformer, inverter control system/EMS, and station auxiliary supply system.
The Greenport project is planned to be completed by Q1 2025. Available Power and Linxon will continue their journey accelerating the energy transition and fostering sustainability in the Texas ERCOT market.
To learn more about Available Power, please visit available-power.com, and to learn more about Linxon, please visit linxon.com Linxon is building the infrastructure to power the world with carbon free energy. It strives to minimize the carbon impact of our business activities, by continually looking for supply options and methods of working which will significantly reduce carbon emissions – in design, procurement and construction.
Contacts
Nikki Arnone, Inflection Point Agency for Available Power
nikki@inflectionpointagency.com
Maria Vejar, Communications Lead NAM for Linxon
mariajose.vejar@linxon.com
About Available Power
Available Power is a pure-play developer bringing de-risked, investment-grade assets to the modern power grid to accelerate the energy transition and build the world’s premier DER platform. Currently focused on the Texas market, Available Power partners with real estate portfolio owners to site distributed energy systems such as batteries in locations where they create value for landowners, investors, and grid operators. The team is composed of experienced industry experts and young innovators delivering investment-ready portfolios of clean energy assets, covering site permitting, grid connection, EPC contracting, and asset optimization. For more information, please visit www.available-power.com
About Linxon
Founded in 2018, Linxon combines SNC-Lavalin’s project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s industry-leading technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations. As one of the leading engineering companies, we help our customers with turnkey solutions in the field of substations for power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation. As a single point of contact, we combine the accumulated know-how of key suppliers and contractors so that customers benefit from efficient solutions, increased industrial productivity, and a lower environmental impact. For more information, please visit www.linxon.com
