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Does Enel have a battery energy storage system in Texas?

HOUSTON, TX – September 14, 2023 – Enel North America, a clean energy leader in the US and Canada, has more than tripled its operational utility-scale storage capacity this summer by bringing five new battery energy storage systems (BESS) online in Texas.

What is Enel's new battery energy storage system?

The five new battery energy storage systems (BESS) bring Enel’s total operational utility-scale storage capacity to 520 MW / 780 MWh, with an additional 823 MW / 1,234 MWh of storage capacity expected to come online in the next year.

How will new batteries help Texas power grid stability & reliability?

The new batteries add over 369 MW / 555 MWh of dispatchable energy storage to the Texas power grid, helping increase grid stability and reliability in a state where elevated temperatures have resulted in record-breaking energy demand this summer.

What are the safety standards for thermal energy storage systems?

The storage of industrial quantities of thermal energy, specifically in molten salt, is in a nascent stage. The ASME committee has published the first edition of TES-1, Safety Standards for Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Molten Salt. The storage primarily consists of sensible heat storage in nitrate salt eutectics and mixtures.

What is the future of energy storage?

The energy storage industry is experiencing growth due to advancements in technology and the increasing demand for more reliable energy systems. The future role of energy storage in energy systems is becoming increasingly vital as weather becomes more extreme and it is necessary to have infrastructure that can withstand and resist natural disasters.