Crossroads Solar is a battery storage power plant in South Carolina.
| Plant Name | Crossroads Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Crossroads Solar |
| City | Elko |
| County | Barnwell County |
| State | South Carolina |
| ZIP | 29853 |
| Coordinates | 33.36889, -81.36497 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 50.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| 33 | Batteries | Battery | 50.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Dominion Energy South Carolina |
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.