See below for a representative site plan of a small-scale project with similar components:

The Bluewind Energy Center will be an energy storage facility designed to safely store electricity and provide it to the electric grid when it is needed most. The facility will primarily consist of battery enclosures, transformers, and other electrical equipment that work together to store and deliver electricity. Much of the equipment is similar to what is typically found at electric substations.

Bluewind has been designed with setbacks from neighboring property lines, and landscaping and other screening measures will be incorporated to help reduce visibility from surrounding roads and properties.

The image above shows East Point Energy’s Citrus Flatts Energy Center in South Texas. While final project designs may vary, this image represents the type of equipment and overall layout being considered for the Bluewind Energy Center.

Selecting a location for an energy storage facility involves evaluating a variety of factors, including access to existing electrical infrastructure, land availability, environmental considerations, and partnerships with willing landowners.

The Bluewind Energy Center is proposed near an existing electrical substation, allowing the project to efficiently connect to and support the local electric grid. Locating the facility near established grid assets helps minimize the need for additional infrastructure while making effective use of the existing electric system.

By storing electricity when it is abundant and delivering it back to the grid when it is needed, the Bluewind Energy Center will help support reliable electric service for homes, businesses, and communities throughout the region.

Safety is a primary consideration throughout the planning, construction, and operation of the Bluewind Energy Center. The facility is designed, will be installed, and operated in accordance with applicable national, state, and local regulations governing energy storage systems.

The project will incorporate multiple layers of monitoring and protection systems may include temperature monitoring, smoke and gas detection, alarms, automated controls, and fire protection equipment. Once operational, the facility will be monitored around the clock to support safe and reliable operation. East Point Energy also works closely with local emergency responders and regulatory agencies as the project advances through development. This coordination supports emergency planning efforts and helps ensure first responders are familiar with the facility and its safety systems.

Energy storage facilities are operating successfully in communities across Texas and throughout the United States, providing reliable electric grid support while operating under established safety standards and regulations.

Battery energy storage facilities are operating in communities across the United States, from rural areas and agricultural regions to suburban communities and major metro centers. Their flexibility allows them to be located where they can provide the greatest benefit.

Unlike many other forms of energy infrastructure, battery energy storage systems do not require access to fuel supplies or significant water resources. Today, energy storage facilities are helping deliver energy to communities from rural Texas and suburban Virginia to large cities such as New York.

Like other components of the electric grid, the Bluewind Energy Center will be designed, constructed, and operated in accordance with applicable safety codes and regulatory requirements. As electricity demand continues to grow across Texas and throughout the country, battery energy storage is becoming an increasingly important tool for maintaining a reliable and resilient electric system.

Battery energy storage systems store electricity when it is available and discharge it back to the grid when additional power is needed. In many ways, they function like a reserve resource for the electric system, providing electricity when demand is higher or when grid conditions require additional support.

By charging and discharging at key times, energy storage facilities help grid operators maintain balance between electricity supply and demand. This added flexibility can improve reliability, support efficient grid operations, and help ensure electricity is available when it is needed most.

Battery energy storage provides grid operators with a flexible tool for managing the flow of electricity across the electrical system. When electricity is readily available, the system can store it for later use. When demand increases or additional power is needed, that stored electricity can be delivered back to the grid.

This ability to quickly store and release electricity helps support reliable electric service during periods of high demand, severe weather, or unexpected equipment outages. Energy storage can also help improve the efficiently of the electric system by reducing congestion and making better use of existing grid infrastructure.

As Texas continues to experience growing electricity demand and an evolving generation mix, battery energy storage is becoming an increasingly important part of the electric grid. By delivering electricity when and where it is needed most, the Bluewind Energy Center will help support a more reliable, resilient, and flexible electric system.

The Bluewind Energy Center is expected to operate for at least 20 years, although the project’s lifespan may be extended through routine maintenance, equipment upgrades, and the replacement or augmentation of battery components as technology continues to evolve.

Like all battery technologies, energy storage batteries gradually lose capacity over time. However, battery energy storage systems have been successfully operation on electric grids for decades, and project owners can replace or upgrade components to maintain performance throughout the facility’s operational life.

At the end of the project’s life, the facility will be decommissioned in accordance with applicable regulations, permit requirements, and industry standards. Equipment will be removed from the site and recycled, repurposed, or disposed of through approved facilities and processed. The battery recycling industry continues to grow alongside the energy storage sector, creating new opportunities to recover valuable materials and support a more sustainable supply chain for future battery technologies.

• Battery energy storage systems are a proven and rapidly growing part of our nation’s electric grid. Today energy storage facilities operate across the United States, helping to maintain reliable electric service. By mid-2026, the United States had nearly 52,000 MW of operational grid-scale battery storage capacity, with Texas leading the way…Texas is one of the nation’s leaders for energy storage. According to the Texas Solar and Storage Association, the Lone-Star State has more than 15,000 MW of installed energy storage capacity and continues to add new projects as electricity demand grows and grid operators seek additional tools to support reliability.
• East Point Energy has developed and advanced energy storage projects across multiple states. Examples include:
  • Brokenburg (2MW) owned by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative in Spotsylvania County, VA
  • Dry Bridge BESS (20 MW) owned by Dominion Energy in Chesterfield County, VA
  • Sunset Ridge Energy Center (10 MW) owned and operated by East Point Energy in Frio, TX
  • Citrus Flatts Energy Center (100 MW) owned and operated by East Point Energy in Harlingen, TX
  • (Under Construction) Evergreen Energy Center (20 MW) owned and operated by East Point Energy in Loudon County, VA.
  • (Under Construction) Railroad and Bethlehem Energy Center’s (40MW) owned and operated by East Point Energy in Prince William County, VA.
  • (Under Construction) Reid Energy Center owned and operated by East Point Energy in Prince William County, VA

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