X-ELIO, a renewable energy developer based in Madrid, Spain, has commenced operations at its Liberty Energy Project in Dayton, Texas. The project integrates 72 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity with 60 MW of battery energy storage, marking X-ELIO’s first combined solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) in the United States. The facility enables BASF’s Freeport site to source 100% of its expected purchased power from renewable energy.

The launch event in Dayton brought together representatives from X-ELIO and BASF, alongside institutional partners, project collaborators, and local community members engaged through X-ELIO’s Community & Nature Plan Program. The initiative reflects a commitment to sustainable energy and community development in Texas.

Brad Morrison, Senior Vice President and General Manager at BASF Freeport, stated: “The inauguration of the Liberty Project marks an important milestone in our journey toward more sustainable operations and enabling the green transformation of our customers. Thanks to our partnership with X-ELIO, we are able to supply 100% of our expected purchased power at our Freeport site from renewable sources. This project supports our long-term commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 and reflects the kind of collaboration needed to build a cleaner, more resilient energy future.”

Under a 12-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) signed in 2022, BASF will procure 48 MW of electricity from the Liberty Project to power its Freeport site, one of BASF’s six global Verbund sites focused on integrated manufacturing and energy management. The project supports BASF’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Lluís Noguera, Chairman and CEO at X-ELIO, said: “The Liberty Project represents a major step in our planned expansion in the U.S., a key market for X-ELIO. We are currently developing a pipeline of 2.8 GW of solar PV and 2.1 GW of storage projects to advance competitive energy solutions, support local communities, and power a growing American economy.”

Kerri Neary, Country Manager of X-ELIO in the U.S., added: “This Project exemplifies how X-ELIO creates high-quality projects that ensure cost-effective and reliable energy, providing significant value to our partners. We take pride in supporting BASF and playing a role in the economic and social development of Texas, establishing a benchmark for future projects both within the state and beyond.”

The Liberty Energy Project strengthens Texas’s renewable energy infrastructure, fosters local economic growth, and sets a model for sustainable energy initiatives across the United States.