Trina Storage, Lightshift Energy strengthen partnership to deploy 1 GWh of ESS
Energy storage provider Trina Storage and developer, owner and operator Lightshift Energy are looking to deploy more 1 GWh of energy storage project across the United States in coming years. The companies announced they have expanded their strategic partnership to deliver a project portfolio that will use Trina’s Elementa 2.0 and 2.5 energy storage solution.
“Our earlier joint projects demonstrate what our strong partnership can accomplish under demanding conditions,” said Doug Alderton, head of sales for Trina Storage North America. “Trina Storage is dedicated to delivering more reliable, flexible energy storage to communities across the U.S. and we look forward to supporting Lightshift in making our shared vision a reality.”
The Trina Storage Elementa 2.0 and 2.5 was engineered for high efficiency, intrinsic safety and dependable performance under diverse operating conditions.
Supporting grid stability
These installations will support utilities and local communities through enhanced grid stability, peak load management, and flexible capacity as increased power demand and extreme weather threaten grid stability nationwide. The partnership will strengthen Lightshift’s unique position deploying fleets of distribution-connected batteries, enabling fast, scalable delivery and direct support for load growth while improving reliability and generating significant savings for Lightshift’s customers.
Trina Storage and Lightshift have previously demonstrated successful collaboration and strong execution, including four projects in Groton, Holden, and Paxton, Massachusetts in 2024. During a Northeast heatwave, Trina Storage commissioned two sites ahead of schedule, providing critical capacity to local utilities during periods of elevated demand. These results highlighted the effectiveness of coordinated planning, responsive delivery, and consistent system performance in the field.
“Lightshift is committed to scaling high-value storage assets that support the reliability and evolution of the U.S. power system,” said Mike Herbert, managing partner at Lightshift Energy, which was founded in 2019 and focuses on utility-scale energy storage projects.
The continuing partnership and large GWh portfolio highlights Trina Storage’s expertise in U.S. energy storage project engineering, certification, commissioning, and operations. Supported by regional teams and partners, the company delivers local system integration, EMS coordination, grid testing, and onsite commissioning, ensuring efficient project execution and reliable performance.
As Trina Storage further grows its presence in North America, this expanded partnership highlights the company’s long-term commitment to supporting secure, efficient, and resilient energy infrastructure for the future.
Lightshift secures $75 million to expand energy storage
Last month, Lightshift secured a $75 million credit facility from KeyBanc Capital Markets to support its growing pipeline of energy storage projects across the East Coast.
The financing backs six of Lightshift’s operational projects while also enabling the advancement of 10 projects currently in and nearing construction. It further lays the groundwork for another large wave of Lightshift’s project pipeline as the company transitions into a phase of significant growth.
“This transaction marks a major milestone for the industry through project financing for a fleet of batteries across diverse regions and offtakers, all with the same operational objective, to provide firm capacity to the grid in the fastest most impactful way possible,” said Rory Jones, cofounder and managing partner at Lightshift.
Lightshift secured the financing with the help of renewables engineering consultancy firm Enertis Applus+.
“As energy storage takes center stage in the transition to a more resilient and flexible grid, our focus is on helping investors and developers alike make sound, data-driven decisions that enhance value and minimize risk,” said Iñaki Herrero, Enertis Applus+ managing director for North America.
