273rd largest plant in California · 2575th nationally
Caballero is a battery storage power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 99.7 MW.
| Plant Name | Caballero |
|---|---|
| Operator | Caballero Ca Storage Llc |
| City | Nipomo |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93444 |
| Coordinates | 35.00636, -120.45374 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAB11 | Batteries | Battery | 99.7 MW | Testing | — |
| 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.