Eolian announced Flint Grid, a 200 MW, 5.3-hour (1.06 GWh) battery energy storage project in Jersey Township, Licking County, Ohio. The project uses flexible resources to help meet growing electricity demand.
The article says battery storage is being deployed at record levels in the U.S., but revenue stacking limits in some RTO markets make expensive projects harder to finance. Catherine Boudreau's article is dated March 4, 2026.
Energy storage adds flexibility to the existing grid, helping power plants operate more efficiently, respond to demand changes and extend their operating life. Pairing storage with natural gas and renewable generation is described as strengthening reliability while lowering consumer costs.
The article says technology companies are building data centers with private power plants, a move that could increase carbon emissions and pollution. It quotes Eolian CEO Aaron Zubaty criticizing plans to use old generating equipment and networks of small generating units.
Eolian’s proven and enviable track record is evidenced by the successful funding and development of nearly 30 GW of operating or under-construction energy storage, solar, and wind generating capacity throughout the country.
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