Large-scale repurposed battery energy storage systems provider B2U Storage Solutions has begun construction on its third grid storage facility—and the first in Texas.
With a total capacity of 24 MWh, the Bexar Corrilla facility is scheduled to commence operations later this year and will interconnect to the CPS Energy distribution system. According to the American Public Power Association, B2U will deploy approximately 500 EV battery packs that have reached automotive end-of-life across 21 cabinets.
The company has already deployed over 40 MWh onto California’s grid, using its patented EPS technology, certified to UL 9540, enabling plug-and-play deployment of EV batteries without incurring remanufacturing costs. B2U plans to deploy three more grid storage projects using repurposed EV batteries in the Lone Star State over the next 12 months, for a total deployment of 100 MWh.
“Expanding our footprint into Texas is a significant strategic milestone for B2U as well as a testament to the excellence and scalability of our technology platform,” said Freeman Hall, CEO of B2U, in a statement. “As EV pack repurposing gains acceptance as a preferred source of batteries for the large and high-growth grid and industrial energy storage markets, B2U will continue to lead by deploying our bankable, safe and profitable technology to the grid, and expanding to industrial customers.”
Between Texas and California, B2U anticipates the deployment of over 150 MWh of repurposed EV batteries by mid-2026.
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