High Mesa Co is a battery storage power plant in Colorado.
| Plant Name | High Mesa Co |
|---|---|
| Operator | Aes Clean Energy |
| City | Parachute |
| County | Garfield County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81635 |
| Coordinates | 39.39590, -108.07330 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMESS | Batteries | Battery | 11.2 MW | Under Construction | — |
| HMSCO | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 11.2 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company Of Colorado |
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.