Bypass Bess is a battery storage power plant in Texas.
| Plant Name | Bypass Bess |
|---|---|
| Operator | Bypass Bess Llc |
| City | Richmond |
| County | Fort Bend County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 77469 |
| Coordinates | 29.48445, -95.62164 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batteries | Battery | 200 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | TRE |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council Of Texas, Inc. |
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.