1097th largest plant in California · 8653rd nationally
Google Bayhill Solar Pv And Microgrid is a battery storage power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 3.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Google Bayhill Solar Pv And Microgrid |
|---|---|
| Operator | Google, Inc. |
| City | San Bruno |
| County | San Mateo County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 94066 |
| Coordinates | 37.62691, -122.42829 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBHBM | Batteries | Battery | 2.6 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| GBHPV | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 1.2 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
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.