Chula Vista Energy Center 2

🔋 Battery StorageIndustrial Non-CHP
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Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
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Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameChula Vista Energy Center 2
OperatorWellhead Services, Inc
CityChula Vista
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
ZIP91911
Coordinates32.59507, -117.05861

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
BESS1BatteriesBattery50.0 MWUnder Construction

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator

What this means

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.

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