Dark Sky Energy Center

🔋 Battery StorageElectric Utility
Capacitynameplate
Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
Capacity Factor
Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameDark Sky Energy Center
OperatorSan Diego Gas & Electric Co
CityBorrego Springs
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
ZIP92004
Coordinates33.27051, -116.34698

Generators (2)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
1BatteriesBattery7.3 MWUnder Construction
2H20.3 MWCancelled

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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