8th largest plant in Hawaii · 2384th nationally
Ho'ohana Solar 1 is a battery storage power plant in Hawaii with a nameplate capacity of 104 MW.
| Plant Name | Ho'ohana Solar 1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Ho'ohana Solar 1 Llc |
| City | Waipahu |
| County | Honolulu County |
| State | Hawaii |
| ZIP | 96797 |
| Coordinates | 21.41881, -158.03289 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H0001 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 52.0 MW | Testing | — |
| HESS1 | Batteries | Battery | 52.0 MW | Testing | — |
| Balancing Authority | Hawaiian Electric Co Inc |
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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.