Cordelio Power expands with new 1 GWh procurement, new contracts

Renewable energy company Cordelio Power has announced three key developments in its battery storage business, including a major new deal with Fluence Energy.

In a press release, the company detailed its latest milestones, including ordering more than 1 GWh of battery equipment from Fluence Energy. These batteries will be used in new storage projects planned for construction in 2026 and 2027.

Second, Cordelio secured contracts for two large battery projects in the western United States, developed through its partnership with BrightNight, which were previously announced, and now see contracts executed:

• The Greenwater project (200 MW / 800 MWh) will serve Puget Sound Energy in Washington;
• And, the Pioneer project (300MW / 1,200 MWh) will serve Arizona Public Service in that state.

Third, the company completed its newest battery facility in Illinois. The 20 MW / 40 MWh McHenry project, marks Cordelio’s latest operational achievement in the storage sector.

Cordelio says it plans to build more storage projects from its 5.5 GW development pipeline over the next three years.

Cordelio Power, owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, currently manages 1,400 MW of operating renewable energy projects across North America.

The expansion comes as U.S. utilities seek more battery storage to support renewable energy growth and maintain grid reliability, particularly in western states like California and Arizona.

Comments:

John Carson, Cordelio’s CEO: “Our BESS program has hit full stride with these new contracts, procurements, and the achievement of commercial operations at our McHenry project. We project strong, profitable growth in this sector as we build out Cordelio’s 5.5 GW BESS development pipeline.”

Emma Burke, Cordelio’s Director of Procurement: “We are pleased to welcome Fluence Energy as a major BESS equipment provider for Cordelio Power. This collaboration, along with two other recent BESS procurements, provides strong support for the projects we expect to build over the next three years.”