Homestead Energy Storage Llc is a battery storage power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Homestead Energy Storage Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Homestead Energy Storage, Llc |
| City | Castaic |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 91384 |
| Coordinates | 34.48909, -118.61670 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMSD1 | Batteries | Battery | 14.0 MW | Regulatory | — |
| 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.