Cowboy Solar I is a battery storage power plant in Wyoming.
| Plant Name | Cowboy Solar I |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cowboy Solar I |
| City | Cheyenne |
| County | Laramie County |
| State | Wyoming |
| ZIP | 82007 |
| Coordinates | 41.03297, -104.38160 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLP20 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 400 MW | Planned | — |
| CLPBS | Batteries | Battery | 400 MW | Planned | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region |
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.