Greenflash Infrastructure Secures Over 10 GWh of Battery Storage for Texas Data Center Market
January 8, 2026
As data center power demands surge, particularly in markets like Texas, integrating reliable and scalable energy storage has become a critical challenge for developers. Greenflash Infrastructure, a Texas-based renewable energy developer, is positioning itself as a key enabler by securing more than 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity specifically earmarked for data center power needs.
The company announced that this substantial capacity will be added to its development pipeline. This portfolio includes over 1 GWh of battery supply ready for near-term deployment and a further 2 GWh scheduled for delivery in March 2026. Greenflash is targeting a 5-gigawatt (GW) buildout within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid.
Greenflash’s strategy centers on a single-contract model for data center developers, akin to an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) provider in renewables. Launched in October 2025, its design framework aims to expedite permitting and grid interconnection for large-load facilities. The model features a ‘data center shell’ design with pre-approved protection schemes and reserved space for integrated BESS, combining storage with grid-forming controls for stability.
“Data centers are becoming part of the grid itself,” said Ben Yang, Chief Technology Officer of Greenflash. “We’ve built a framework that makes grid compliance straightforward and scalable. Those who align early will set the standard for what ERCOT-ready design looks like.” The company stated its approach aligns with ERCOT reliability standards and provides a clear path to compliance with Texas’s SB6 legislation, which incentivizes dispatchable power generation.
This move comes amid a massive expansion of the U.S. data center and energy storage pipeline. According to a Wood Mackenzie Q3 2025 report, developers added 45 GW to U.S. project pipelines in that quarter, with the industry shifting toward integrated energy parks. Texas accounts for over a quarter of the nation's planned solar and storage pipeline, which saw its capacity in the state nearly double from 35 GW in Q1 to 67 GW in Q3 2025.
Greenflash’s own projects contribute to this growth. Its flagship 400 MW/800 MWh standalone BESS, Project Soho in Brazoria County, secured hybrid financing in October 2025 and is ahead of schedule to energize in Q1 2026. That same month, the company acquired the 200 MW/400 MWh Rock Rose BESS project in Fort Bend County, targeting commercial operations by mid-2027.
Vishal Apte, Managing Partner at Greenflash, highlighted the strategic advantage: “By pairing a substantial safe-harbored equipment position with readily deployable inventory, we have reduced execution risk for our partners and positioned projects to advance efficiently as interconnection pathways and market conditions evolve.” The company is currently working with developers on SB6-compliant designs and planning pilot deployments for 2026.
The scale of Greenflash’s secured storage capacity signals a maturing market where energy resilience and grid integration are paramount. It provides a template for how specialized developers can de-risk and accelerate the development of power-intensive digital infrastructure in competitive electricity markets.
Source: ess-news
