Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions, has partnered with FlexGen, a prominent provider of battery energy storage systems and energy management software, to deliver a 371 MWh battery energy storage project in Houston, Texas. Developed by SMT Energy, this initiative represents Trina Storage’s largest grid-scale deployment in North America to date. The project underscores the company’s growing confidence in the region’s energy storage market, fueled by increasing demand from data centers, AI technologies, and the broader push toward electrification.
This large-scale storage project utilizes Trina Storage’s advanced Elementa 2 solution, designed to optimize energy performance and reliability while mitigating operational risks, along with long-term services provided together with FlexGen to ensure asset reliability.
FlexGen will provide system integration and deploy its HybridOS™ energy management software, which enables site operators to manage systems with ease, detect issues faster, predict maintenance needs, and ultimately maximize operational efficiency.
“This collaboration with Trina Storage and SMT Energy represents another major step in accelerating the deployment of flexible energy storage assets to meet growing demand,” stated Diane Giacomozzi, Chief Operating Officer at FlexGen. “By pre-integrating FlexGen HybridOS with Trina’s Elementa 2 energy storage solution in our Durham Innovation Lab, we’re enabling faster project delivery and optimized performance from the first moment of operation.”
“This project is a testament to Trina Storage’s ability to provide a fully bankable, integrated energy storage solution that meets the evolving needs of the market,” stated Terry Chen, Vice President, Trina Storage North America. “As our first grid-scale deployment in North America, this achievement reflects the industry’s confidence in our technology and our commitment to de-risking energy storage investments and supporting the energy transition in the region.”
The involvement of well-established equity and tax offtake partners, including Macquarie and KeyBank, reinforces investor confidence in Trina Storage’s solutions and underscores the system’s strong investment profile, long-term reliability, and value in the energy storage market.
By redefining reliability and efficiency in energy storage, Trina Storage’s Elementa 2 solution provides a streamlined, high-efficiency approach to large-scale installations, reducing project complexity and accelerating deployment timelines. By integrating directly with the FlexGen HybridOS™ platform, this system ensures optimized asset performance and long-term reliability.
“This project reflects SMT Energy’s commitment to delivering bankable, high-performance storage solutions by uniting world-class technology partners to meet the growing demands of a rapidly evolving grid.” stated David Spotts, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of SMT Energy.
As Trina Storage accelerates its momentum in North America, this project exemplifies how integrated, risk-resilient storage solutions are shaping the future of power. To learn how Trina Storage can support your next project, connect with our energy storage experts at ACP Cleanpower in Phoenix, Arizona next month.
