Desert Sand Bess

🔋 Battery StorageIPP Non-CHP
Capacitynameplate
Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
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Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameDesert Sand Bess
OperatorDesa Bn, Llc
CityTonopah
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
ZIP85354
Coordinates33.49705, -113.05140

Generators (2)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
DESABatteriesBattery300 MWApproved
DESA1Solar PhotovoltaicSolar300 MWApproved

Ownership

OwnerLocationShare
Westdevco Bn, LlcWest Palm Beach, FL5000.0%
Cordelio Bnc Holdings, LlcWilmington, DE5000.0%
Westdevco, LlcWest Palm Beach, FL5000.0%

Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityArizona Public Service Company

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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