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A New Battery Storage Project for Brazoria County
Location
Brazoria County, Texas
Current Status
Status
Active development phase with site planning underway. Interconnection study is complete. Operational as soon as early 2028.
Project Size
550-megawatt / 1,100 megawatt-hours utility-scale battery storage facility spanning approximately 16 acres, improving grid reliability, and reducing price volatility in the ERCOT market.
By the numbers
Texas homes and businesses powered annually with electricity stored by Aldrin.
Construction jobs at peak build, with workers supporting the local economy by spending at businesses, restaurants, and service providers.
Years of ongoing operation that delivers reliable energy to the state.
Project Timeline
Aldrin will continue moving forward in phases, with opportunities for community input throughout the process.
Phase 1 Complete
Planning & Studies
Environmental, engineering, and permitting reviews.
Phase 2 Current Phase
Local & State Review
Continued coordination with agencies and local leaders.
Phase 3
Construction
Short-term local job opportunities and onsite activity.
Phase 4
Operations
20+ years of stable and dependable energy supply.
Project Location
The project is located on private land in Brazoria County, Texas that is adjacent to an existing electrical substation and major transmission corridor.
Your Questions Matter
We know that a new project raises real questions about land use, traffic during construction, and what happens decades from now when the project ends. We’re here to answer those questions honestly. Our team is available to meet with residents, attend community events, and respond directly to concerns. The FAQ below covers the questions we hear most often. If yours isn’t there, please ask us directly by Submitting a Question.
Aldrin Energy Storage is a proposed 550 MW utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Brazoria County, Texas. The facility is designed to store electricity during periods of low demand and discharge it when demand is high, improving grid reliability and reducing price volatility in the ERCOT market.
All equipment will be removed under a decommissioning and reclamation plan that is backed by a financial bond, and the land can be returned to its original use.
As Texas continues to experience population growth and increased electricity demand, battery storage facilities like Aldrin ensure reliable power delivery around the clock, in all weather conditions.
Vesper Energy is always available to answer your questions. Please contact us directly at info@aldrinenergystorage.com at any time. Our community affairs team responds to all questions from Brazoria County residents. We know that staying available and transparent is how trust gets built.
Aldrin Energy Storage plays a critical role in balancing Texas’s power grid by storing energy when generation is abundant and delivering it when demand peaks.
Aldrin will also generate sustained tax revenue and economic activity in Brazoria County without requiring additional municipal services or infrastructure.
