Deschutes Solar And Bess is a battery storage power plant in Oregon.
| Plant Name | Deschutes Solar And Bess |
|---|---|
| Operator | Dech Bn, Llc |
| City | Tbd |
| County | Wasco County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97037 |
| Coordinates | 45.15700, -121.13600 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DECH1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1,000 MW | Approved | — |
| DECH2 | Batteries | Battery | 1,000 MW | Approved | — |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Westdevco Bn, Llc | West Palm Beach, FL | 5000.0% |
| Cordelio Bnc Holdings, Llc | Wilmington, DE | 5000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration |
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.