Nofar and Qcells have signed an agreement to develop two Texas energy storage projects featuring a combined capacity of 350MW.
The battery energy storage systems (BESS), which have a two-hour duration (700MWh) are targeted to come online in 2027.
The projects – Bracero Pecan (230MW/460MWh) in Reeves County, and Fairway (120MW/240MWh) in Freestone County – combine Qcells’ development expertise with Nofar’s financial and operational capabilities, the partners said.
Bracero Pecan, situated south of Pecos in ERCOT West, and Fairway, located approximately 60 miles southeast of Dallas in ERCOT North, are strategically located to improve grid resiliency and to support Texas’ evolving renewable energy landscape.
Bracero Pecan will interconnect with AEP, while Fairway will interconnect with Oncor, positioning the assets within two key electricity transmission networks in the state.
Both plans, which were originated and developed by Qcells, are in the final stages of interconnection approvals.
Nofar, as the sponsor and full owner, plans to start construction later this year, aiming to bring the projects online in 2027.
Nofar USA executive chairman Allon Raveh said: “We are thrilled to work alongside Qcells on the development of two premier utility-scale battery projects in Texas, while leveraging Nofar’s global experience in energy storage.
“These well-located projects are strategically positioned for rapid deployment, ensuring both a swift time-to-market and strong value creation for our shareholders.”
President of Qcells USA Corp IP Kim said: “We are proud to collaborate on creating an opportunity to advance Nofar USA in the United States.
“These projects will bring a host of benefits to the Texas power grid, and to the markets where they will be built.”