Imperial Sun Solar is a battery storage power plant in California.
| Plant Name | Imperial Sun Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Imperial Sun Solar Llc |
| City | Holtville |
| County | Imperial County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 92250 |
| Coordinates | 32.68510, -115.29770 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISSBA | Batteries | Battery | 100 MW | Planned | — |
| ISSPV | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 100 MW | Planned | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District |
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.