Atlas Viii is a battery storage power plant in Arizona.
| Plant Name | Atlas Viii |
|---|---|
| Operator | Atlas Viii Llc |
| City | Salome |
| County | La Paz County |
| State | Arizona |
| ZIP | 85325 |
| Coordinates | 33.58290, -113.57692 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALT8A | Batteries | Battery | 210 MW | Under Construction | — |
| ALT8B | Batteries | Battery | 172 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
Battery storage facilities don't generate electricity — they store it. They charge from the grid (often from solar during the day) and discharge during peak demand or to firm up renewables. EIA classifies them as power plants because they connect to the grid like one.