December 10, 2025
Energy storage provider Trina Storage and developer, owner and operator Lightshift Energy want to deploy more 1 GWh energy storage projects in the United States in the coming years. The companies announced that they have expanded their strategic partnership to deliver a portfolio of projects that will utilize Trina’s Elementa 2.0 and 2.5 energy storage solution.
“Our previous joint projects demonstrate what our strong partnership can achieve under demanding conditions,” said Doug Alderton, head of sales Trina Store North America. “Trina Storage is committed to delivering more reliable, flexible energy storage to communities across the U.S. and we look forward to supporting Lightshift in realizing our shared vision.”
The Trina Storage Elementa 2.0 and 2.5 are designed for high efficiency, intrinsic safety and reliable performance under a wide range of operating conditions.
Support the stability of the grid
These installations will support utilities and local communities through improved grid stability, peak load management and flexible capacity, as increased energy demand and extreme weather threaten the stability of the electric grid across the country. The partnership will strengthen Lightshift’s unique position in deploying fleets of distribution-connected batteries, enabling rapid, scalable delivery and immediate support for load growth, while improving reliability and generating significant savings for Lightshift’s customers.
Trina Storage and Lightshift have previously demonstrated successful collaboration and strong execution, including four projects in Groton, Holden and Paxton, Massachusetts in 2024. During a heat wave in the Northeast, Trina Storage deployed two sites ahead of schedule, providing critical capacity to local utilities during periods of increased demand. These results highlighted the effectiveness of coordinated planning, responsive delivery, and consistent system performance in the field.
“Lightshift is committed to scaling high-performance storage assets that support the reliability and evolution of the U.S. energy system,” said Mike Herbert, managing partner at Light shift energywhich was founded in 2019 and focuses on utility-scale energy storage projects.
The ongoing partnership and large GWh portfolio highlight Trina Storage’s expertise in engineering, certification, commissioning and operation of energy storage projects in the US. Supported by regional teams and partners, the company provides local system integration, EMS coordination, network testing and on-site commissioning, ensuring efficient project execution and reliable performance.
As Trina Storage continues to expand its presence in North America, this expanded partnership highlights the company’s long-term commitment to supporting a safe, efficient and resilient energy infrastructure for the future.
Lightshift raises $75 million to expand energy storage
Last month, Lightshift secured a $75 million credit facility from KeyBanc Capital Markets to support the growing pipeline of energy storage projects on the East Coast.
The funding will support six of Lightshift’s operational projects while enabling the advancement of ten projects currently under or nearing construction. It further lays the foundation for another major wave of projects in Lightshift’s pipeline as the company moves into a phase of significant growth.
“This transaction marks a significant milestone for the industry by providing project financing for a fleet of batteries across geographies and customers, all with the same operational goal, to deliver robust capacity to the grid in the fastest way possible,” said Rory Jones, co-founder and managing partner at Lightshift.
Lightshift secured the financing with the help of a renewable energy engineering consultancy Enertis Applus+.
“As energy storage takes center stage in the transition to a more resilient and flexible grid, our focus is on helping both investors and developers make good, data-driven decisions that increase value and minimize risk,” said Iñaki Herrero, director of Enertis Applus+ for North America.
Tags: ESS, Trina Solar, utility scale
