Balanced Rock Power Accelerates a Sustainable Future with Landmark Project Wins
Leading renewable energy developer secures five major deals, exemplifying expertise in large-scale energy storage solutions and building a sustainable future
MOAB, Utah, June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Balanced Rock Power (BRP), a leader in solar and energy storage development dedicated to delivering clean energy across America, is proud to announce significant progress and momentum in its renewable energy projects.
A key highlight is BRP's development and sale of the Two Brothers Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, marking the sale of BRP's third BESS project sited in Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
Alongside the success of the 150MW Two Brothers project, BRP has continued to demonstrate project development excellence with the additional sales of 2,625 MW of Solar and BESS projects located in Arizona, California and Texas in 2024 and 2025.
"Our recent project sale closings underscore our proven expertise in large-scale solar and energy storage solutions, positioning us at the forefront of the transition to clean, reliable and affordable energy," said John Knight, CEO of Balanced Rock Power. "With a dedicated team and innovative strategies, we're committed to expanding our portfolio and accelerating the shift toward a more sustainable and resilient energy landscape."
BRP's ERCOT investment thesis focuses on targeted load pockets within Houston and South zones, known for persistent congestion and volatility, alongside rising load demands. Beginning in Q1 2022, BRP's dedicated development teams systematically screened hundreds of substations throughout South Texas to identify high-potential nodes and land parcels, setting the foundation for successful project siting.
Situated along the Texas Gulf Coast — an area characterized by chronic transmission challenges — Two Brothers was strategically located in a region where traditional fixes fall short in alleviating congestion, thereby safeguarding long-term revenue streams. Despite an interconnection queue saturated with ERCOT BESS projects, Two Brothers garnered investor interest due to its thoughtful siting, long-term economic advantages, and a clear path to project completion — supported by an executed interconnection agreement and long-lead equipment procurement.
The project achieved critical milestones, including procurement of HV breakers and GSUs, ensuring it can meet the COD outlined under its signed SGIA. Sold to a private equity-backed storage IPP in Q2 2025, the project underscores BRP's ability to efficiently develop and execute large-scale energy storage solutions.
Balanced Rock Power remains committed to expanding its portfolio of clean energy assets, leveraging its development expertise, strategic siting, and innovative transaction strategies to drive sustainable growth and energy transition.
To learn more about Balanced Rock Power, visit balancedrockpower.com.
About Balanced Rock Power
Balanced Rock Power is committed to driving the business of clean energy and accelerating a sustainable future. BRP's development activities prioritize large utility-scale solar and battery energy storage assets through greenfield development and accretive acquisitions. Founded by a seasoned team with over 50 years of experience in renewable energy development, BRP develops, invests in, and sells clean energy projects throughout North America.
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