Nightpeak Energy has completed Bocanova 2, a 150MW battery storage facility in south-east Texas, raising total storage capacity at the Bocanova site to 300MW. The project entered commercial service on September 17 and aims to add flexibility to the Texas grid as demand rises, particularly from data centres and other large consumers. Bocanova 2 uses Tesla Megapack 2 XL systems and operates under a long-term offtake agreement with an investment-grade counterparty. Financing included a tax equity bridge loan and construction-to-term loan from MUFG Bank, plus traditional tax equity from U.S. Bank. Bocanova 1, a 150MW project at the same site, began commercial operation in August 2025.
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