Two-property Utah 1.8 GWh battery energy storage portfolio trades hands

NEW YORK, NY – Apr. 13, 2026 – JLL’s US Energy and Infrastructure Advisory team announced today that it has arranged the sale of a two-project 1.8 GWh battery energy storage portfolio in Utah.

JLL acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor for Accelergen Energy in the sale of 100% of the equity interests to DESRI.

The portfolio consists of two development-stage energy storage projects that will add to DESRI’s 12+ GW existing portfolio of solar, wind and battery energy storage projects across the U.S. These projects are strategically sited and developed within the Salt Lake City load pocket to support grid reliability and help meet increasing capacity needs from substantial load growth and forecasted generation retirements in the region. 

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Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Accelergen Energy is a greenfield developer of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid solar storage systems. The company is dedicated to advancing the transition to zero-carbon power generation by delivering sustainable, high-quality projects that benefit local communities and long-term investors. Accelergen’s innovative, analytics-driven approach ensures its projects are strategically positioned to meet evolving grid demands while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. For more information, visit www.accelergen.com.

DESRI is a leading renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects throughout the United States. As long-term owners, DESRI focuses on creating value throughout all stages of a project’s life cycle, including development, construction, financing, and operations. Since 2010, DESRI has worked closely with valued communities and trusted partners to create a future powered by renewable energy, building a diversified portfolio across 22 states with over 12 GW of generation capacity, enough to power nearly 2 million homes. For more information, visit https://desri.com.

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