Tesla's 400 MWh Megapack energy storage project becomes operational close to Las Vegas.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy, Tesla's energy business continues to make significant strides. The company's grid-scale battery storage solution, the Megapack, is playing a key role in grid resilience and decarbonization globally.
During Q2 2025, Tesla deployed 9.6 GWh of battery energy storage products, bringing its total for the first half of the year to around 20 GWh. This expansion is a testament to Tesla's growing commitment to renewable energy.
One of the most notable projects is the "Escape" project in Lincoln County, Nevada. Developed by Estuary Power, the project officially started operations in June, featuring a 185 MW solar farm and a 400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). The initial phase of the project includes 70 MW of solar PV capacity, with the second phase set to add an additional 115 MW of solar power and 400 MWh of battery capacity later this year.
Tesla is providing and installing the 400MWh battery system for this project. Once Phase 2 is online, MGM Resorts International's Las Vegas hotel and casino properties will join the growing list of casinos powering operations with clean energy.
The "Escape" project is part of a broader push by Tesla to deploy Megapacks around the world. The company's Shanghai Energy Storage Megafactory, which began production in late 2024, produces Megapacks mainly for export. The Shanghai factory has an annual production capacity of about 10,000 Megapacks, totaling nearly 40 GWh of storage capacity.
Significantly, Tesla has secured a major $2.7 billion order from Georgia Power in the United States for over 3 GW (3,022 MW) of Megapack battery storage spread across 10 facilities on eight sites statewide. These installations, pending regulatory approval, will be some of the largest yet and designed to provide four hours of energy storage capacity, powering over two million homes to help meet rising electricity demand through 2029-2031.
Tesla Megapacks have also been selected for China's largest grid-scale battery storage facility. The company's global deployments are diversified, with large operational projects primarily in North America and Australia, growing manufacturing capacity in Shanghai targeted at global markets, and substantial future projects underway.
The "Escape" project marks another major milestone for Tesla's energy business as the company expands beyond EVs to play a key role in grid resilience and decarbonization globally. This news was reported by Energy Storage News.
- Tesla's energy business, known for its significant strides in the renewable energy industry, has secured a major $2.7 billion order from Georgia Power in the United States.
- The "Escape" project in Lincoln County, Nevada, a notable project in Tesla's pipeline, involves the deployment of 400 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) provided and installed by Tesla.
- The Shanghai Energy Storage Megafactory, a facility producing Tesla's Megapacks for export, has an annual production capacity of about 10,000 Megapacks, totaling nearly 40 GWh of storage capacity.
- With its global deployments diversified and growing manufacturing capacity in Shanghai targeted at global markets, Tesla's Megapacks are being considered for China's largest grid-scale battery storage facility.
