123rd largest plant in Colorado · 6299th nationally
Frederick Battery Storage is a battery storage power plant in Colorado with a nameplate capacity of 7.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Frederick Battery Storage |
|---|---|
| Operator | United Power, Inc |
| City | Frederick |
| County | Weld County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 80516 |
| Coordinates | 40.10462, -104.98452 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREBA | Batteries | Battery | 7.8 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ameresco | Knoxville, TN | 10000.0% |
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 | 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.