259th largest plant in Iowa · 11275th nationally
Hampton Substation Energy Storage is a battery storage power plant in Iowa with a nameplate capacity of 1.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Hampton Substation Energy Storage |
|---|---|
| Operator | Corn Belt Power Coop |
| City | Hampton |
| County | Franklin County |
| State | Iowa |
| ZIP | 50441 |
| Coordinates | 42.68720, -93.23210 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP1 | Batteries | Battery | 1.8 MW | Operating | 2022 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southwest Power Pool |
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.