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SolarMax Technology Secures $127.3 Million EPC Contract for Texas Battery Storage Project

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SolarMax Technology, Inc., a leader in the solar and renewable energy sector, has announced a significant contract win with Longfellow BESS I LLC for a new utility-scale battery storage project in Pecos County, Texas. The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreement is valued at approximately $127.3 million and marks a key milestone in the company's expansion into commercial-scale EPC services. SolarMax will deliver a 430 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system and associated high-voltage interconnection infrastructure, with project completion expected by June 30, 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • SolarMax Technology, Inc. has secured a $127.3 million EPC contract with Longfellow BESS I LLC for a 430 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system in Pecos County, Texas.
  • The contract represents a significant step in SolarMax's strategy to diversify beyond residential solar and expand into commercial-scale EPC services.
  • Project completion is expected by June 30, 2026, with SolarMax delivering full-scope EPC services, including design, engineering, procurement, installation, construction, testing, and commissioning.
  • The battery storage project will support grid stability and energy affordability in Texas by enabling the storage of renewable electricity for use during periods of peak demand.
  • SolarMax is actively pursuing additional project opportunities across the U.S. and is encouraged by the strong momentum in its pipeline.
  • The contract win reinforces SolarMax's transition into a more diversified energy company and positions it well to capitalize on the accelerating demand for large-scale clean energy solutions nationwide.

Statistics:

  • The EPC contract is valued at approximately $127.3 million.
  • The battery energy storage system will have a capacity of 430 megawatt-hours (MWh).
  • Completion of the project is expected by June 30, 2026.

Sources:

  • SolarMax Technology, Inc. press release, "SolarMax Technology Secures $127.3 Million EPC Contract for Texas Battery Storage Project" (August 5, 2025).
  • Form 10-K for SolarMax Technology, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025.
  • Form 10-Q for SolarMax Technology, Inc. for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on May 16, 2025.

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