August 22, 2024 – EVLO Energy Storage Inc. has commissioned a utility-scale battery energy storage project in Troy, Vt.—its first BESS project to be installed, commissioned, and in operation in the United States.

“To effectively increase renewable energy utilization, a robust battery energy storage sector is critical, and we’re proud to share EVLO’s power grid and BESS know-how to this important project […]” said EVLO president and CEO Sonia St-Arnaud.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Hydro-Quebec, EVLO is a fully integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) provider.

The contracted 3-MW/12-MWh installation in Troy consists of 16 EVLO 1000 units and four power conversion system (PCS) platforms, all managed by the Evlogix energy management system. EVLO will monitor and maintain the BESS under a 20-year long-term service agreement, in partnership with Vermont utilities, including the Vermont Electric Cooperative that serves the town of Troy.

EVLO installation in Troy, Vt.

“Our hope is this project will help demonstrate the critical role that battery energy storage can have, empowering us to deliver more reliable and sustainable power to the communities we serve,” said Rebecca Towne, CEO, Vermont Electric Cooperative.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Sandia National Laboratories will gather data from the project, assessing how battery storage can enable the expansion of renewable energy production.