Trina Storage Solutions US, a leading global energy storage provider, in collaboration with Lightshift Energy (Lightshift), a leading energy storage project developer, owner, and operator, proudly announces the successful construction of four North American energy storage installations in Massachusetts. These installations are located in the towns of Groton, Holden and Paxton and represent a significant milestone for Trina Storage, reinforcing its strategic partnership with Lightshift and its commitment to expanding in the global energy market.
During the record-breaking heat wave that struck the Northeast in June 2024, Trina Storage commissioned two of the four sites ahead of schedule, enabling the municipal local utility to provide power precisely when it was needed most. As heat waves increasingly challenge power grids across the U.S., these installations ensure sustainable and reliable energy solutions for Massachusetts communities.
“The timely installation is a major achievement for Trina Storage,” said Doug Alderton, Head of Sales, Trina Storage Solutions US. “It highlights our dedication to the North American market and our focus on customer satisfaction. We are not only reducing energy costs and enhancing grid resilience but also exceeding customer expectations. This accomplishment marks the beginning of a transformative journey towards sustainable energy solutions.”
These four installations will provide significant enhancements to the region’s energy infrastructure, offering benefits such as peak shaving, frequency regulation, blackstart capability, islanded operations, and microgrid functionality to provide backup power to critical loads. This initiative is part of a larger portfolio with Lightshift, representing the state’s first jointly implemented fleet of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Not only is it a financial resource for the community, but it’s also an environmental resource for the planet and a pressure release valve for an increasingly strained electric grid.
“Our partnership with Trina Storage reflects our shared commitment to strengthening communities through energy storage,” said Rory Jones, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Lightshift. “These projects are a win for everyone. Not only are they a financial resource for their communities, but the provide environmental and system-wide benefits to an increasingly strained power system.”