Plenitude Completes Guajillo Battery Storage System

Plenitude, the renewable energy arm of Eni SpA, has completed construction on its largest battery energy storage system, the 200-MW Guajillo BESS, located in Webb County, Texas, near the Corazon Solar Farm. Utilizing lithium iron phosphate batteries, the facility is set to begin commercial operations by mid-2025 and aims to enhance the integration of renewable energy sources into the Texas grid. The project is designed to stabilize the grid during peak demand and support the growing need for energy storage in a region experiencing significant renewable energy growth. Patrick Monino, managing director of Eni New Energy US, emphasized that this project positions Plenitude as a leader in the U.S. renewable energy market, contributing to its 1.5 GW of installed capacity. As part of its global expansion, Plenitude plans to double its renewable capacity to 8 GW by 2027. The Guajillo project reflects the increasing importance of large-scale battery storage in facilitating the transition to renewable energy.