January 07, 2026
Utility Scale Clean Power
Mergers and Acquisitions
Marathon Capital is pleased to announce it has advised Kyuden International Corporation (“KIC”), the global arm of Japan’s leading utility, Kyuden Group, on its equity investment in Tierra Seca and Seven Flags owned by Spearmint Energy. Located in Del Rio and Laredo, Texas, these 100 MW / 200 MWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”) deliver a major step forward in strengthening ERCOT’s grid reliability and enhancing energy resilience.
“This transaction marks KIC’s first entry into U.S. energy storage, adding 400 MWh to ERCOT and reinforcing its global strategy to deliver reliable, sustainable power solutions. Together, KIC and Spearmint are driving a major milestone in advancing energy infrastructure and strengthening grid resilience, and we look forward to their shared success in shaping the future of clean energy.” – Hideki Chida, Director, Marathon Capital