10th largest plant in New Mexico · 1037th nationally
Atrisco Energy Storage is a battery storage power plant in New Mexico with a nameplate capacity of 300 MW.
| Plant Name | Atrisco Energy Storage |
|---|---|
| Operator | Atrisco Energy Storage Llc |
| City | Rio Rancho |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| State | New Mexico |
| ZIP | 87121 |
| Coordinates | 35.19700, -106.91254 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATRES | Batteries | Battery | 300 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Clenera Llc | Boise, ID | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company Of New Mexico |
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.