New battery storage facility starts operations in Brazoria County with Tesla equipment
Naomi Klinge | Source: The Washington Post | Posted 10/08/2025
The company is focusing on development opportunities in the West and Texas, where there is a large amount growth in renewable energy resources creating a need for battery storage assets. But this isn't Brazoria County's first battery storage facility.
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Nightpeak Energy has launched a new battery storage facility named Bocanova Power in Brazoria County, Texas, utilizing Tesla's Megapack 2 XL systems. This 150-megawatt project, which has been in development for two years, aims to support the growing demand for renewable energy resources in the region. Nightpeak Energy, founded in 2022, focuses on providing firm, dispatchable capacity resources to enhance grid reliability, particularly in response to the increasing energy demands driven by AI data centers and manufacturing growth.
The facility operates under a long-term power purchase agreement and contributes to Nightpeak's portfolio of 240 MW of battery storage and natural gas generation assets. Local leaders, including Cary Perrin from the Northern Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce, have expressed enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing its role in improving grid reliability and supporting renewable energy integration. Brazoria County is also home to other significant energy projects, including solar farms by TotalEnergies and the Gambit Energy Storage facility, highlighting the area's commitment to advancing energy storage solutions.
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