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Ørsted Announces Commercial Operations of Energy Storage System in Fort Bend County, TX
The Tesla Megapack system can deliver 250 MW for two hours and adds grid services as Texas demand rises.
- On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Ørsted announced its 250 MW Old 300 Storage system in Needville, Texas, reached commercial operations and is fully integrated into the ERCOT grid.
- The facility is Ørsted's 12th project in Texas, co-located with the 430 MW Old 300 Solar project which has served around 80,000 homes and businesses since 2024.
- Ørsted sourced the battery system from Tesla, with units manufactured at the company's Megafactory in Lathrop, California, while collaborating with the Needville Fire Department on safety protocols.
- Melissa Peterson, President of Ørsted Americas Onshore, stated battery storage plays a "large role in providing much needed power to ERCOT" during periods of tight supply and demand margins.
- Together, Old 300 Storage and Old 300 Solar are projected to generate around $110 million in property tax revenue for local schools, infrastructure, and emergency services.
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Ørsted turns on 500 MWh battery project with co-located solar in Texas - pv magazine Global
The 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 Storage project in Needville, Texas, co-located with a 430 MW solar project, has reached commercial operations, according to Danish multinational energy company Ørsted. Old 300 Storage is fully integrated into the ERCOT grid and will be operated independently from the Old 300 Solar installation, which has been generating since 2024. The Energy storage facility comprises Tesla Megapacks manufactured at the company’s Lat…
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