Bimergen Awards Construction Contract for 40 MW / 80 MWh Texas Battery Energy Storage System to TruGrid
Bimergen (NYSE American: BESS) awarded an EPC construction contract to TruGrid for eight Texas battery projects totaling 40 MW / 80 MWh across Port Lavaca, Corpus Christi, Victoria, and McAllen.
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Bimergen (NYSE American: BESS) awarded an EPC construction contract to TruGrid for eight Texas battery projects totaling 40 MW / 80 MWh across Port Lavaca, Corpus Christi, Victoria, and McAllen.
Bimergen said it acquired eight late-stage 9.9 MW distributed generation projects in ERCOT South, is advancing an additional 2 GWh pipeline (about $150 million revenue), and targets $300–$400 million annual energy arbitrage revenue within three to four years.
Positive
- Construction contract awarded to TruGrid for 40 MW / 80 MWh Texas portfolio
- Acquisition of eight late-stage 9.9 MW DG projects in ERCOT South
- 2 GWh pipeline under development representing approximately $150 million revenue
- Corporate target of $300–$400M annual energy arbitrage revenue in 3–4 years
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- None.
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News Market Reaction – BESS
On Mar 19, the day this news came out, BESS closed 5.88% above the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Texas BESS capacity
- 40 MW / 80 MWh
- Construction contract awarded to TruGrid for Texas projects
- Number of DG projects
- 8 projects
- Late-stage 9.9 MW distributed generation BESS in ERCOT South
- Project size per DG site
- 9.9 MW
- Each late-stage distributed generation battery project
- Development pipeline
- 2 GWh
- Additional BESS projects in development pipeline
- Development revenue
- $150 million
- Revenue represented by 2 GWh BESS development pipeline
- Energy arbitrage target (low)
- $300 million
- Annual energy arbitrage revenue goal in 3–4 years
- Energy arbitrage target (high)
- $400 million
- Upper end of annual energy arbitrage revenue goal
- 52-week high vs price
- 84.11% below
- Current price versus 52-week high for BESS
Historical Context
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Outlined $2B growth strategy from ~2.0 GW development pipeline across U.S. markets.
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Completed acquisition of eight late-stage DG battery projects totaling 79.2 MW in ERCOT South.
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Advanced Redbird 100 MW / 400 MWh Texas battery project with JDA acceptance and tech selection.
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Closed $13.6M public offering of stock and warrants at $4.00 per unit.
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Priced $13.6M underwritten offering at $4.00 with warrants ahead of NYSE American listing.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
battery energy storage systems technical
bess technical
distributed generation technical
ercot technical
epc technical
o&m technical
energy arbitrage financial
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Newport Beach, CA, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimergen Energy Corporation (NYSE American: BESS, BESS.WS), a developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale and distributed battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the United States, today announced the Company has awarded the construction contract to TruGrid, a leading energy storage and solar company that provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) services.
The Texas-based projects include projects in Port Lavaca, Corpus Christi, Victoria, and McAllen, totaling 40 megawatts (MW) / 80 megawatt hours (MWh). Bimergen acquired 8 late-stage 9.9 MW distributed generation (DG) battery energy storage projects strategically positioned in the ERCOT South region of Texas.
“By partnering with experienced EPC providers like TruGrid, we can bring these projects online efficiently while delivering forward-looking solutions that strengthen the grids and create lasting value.” said Cole Johnson, Bimergen Energy Co-CEO.
“Securing this contract soon after the acquisition reflects our team’s disciplined execution, industry connections, and clear focus on advancing development assets into operating assets, thus delivering meaningful value for our shareholders,” added Bob Brilion, Co-CEO of Bimergen Energy.
TruGrid’s scope of work includes all engineering activities, as well as civil, structural, and electrical construction.
“Being selected by Bimergen for these projects reflects the importance of partnering with an EPC provider that delivers true bankability and certainty of execution,” said Chris Finley, TruGrid Chief Commercial Officer. “At TruGrid, our focus is on consistent, best-in-class project delivery that brings projects online safely, on time, and on budget. These assets are critical to strengthening grid reliability and flexibility across Texas, and our team is committed to executing at a level that gives our partners and stakeholders full confidence in the outcome.”
For more information about TruGrid, please visit www.trugridpower.com
Bimergen is advancing a robust development pipeline of an additional 2 GWh in BESS projects, representing approximately
About Bimergen Energy Corporation
Bimergen Energy Corporation (NYSE American: BESS, BESSWS) is a U.S.-based independent power producer specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS). Bimergen develops utility-scale and distributed storage projects designed to provide grid reliability, renewable integration, and flexible energy solutions. Bimergen manages the full project lifecycle, including site selection, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations. Its portfolio spans multiple power markets across the United States.
For more information about Bimergen Energy, please visit www.bimergen.com.
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