Aurora Renewable Energy (Hybrid) is a battery storage power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Aurora Renewable Energy (Hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Vesper Energy Development Llc |
| City | West Modesto |
| County | Stanislaus County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 95358 |
| Coordinates | 37.62880, -121.07139 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AURRB | Batteries | Battery | 50.0 MW | Planned | — |
| AURRE | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 50.0 MW | Planned | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Balancing Authority Of Northern California |
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.