Lead Bess 1

🔋 Battery StorageIPP Non-CHP
Capacitynameplate
Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
Capacity Factor
Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameLead Bess 1
OperatorHanford Bess Llc
CityHanford
CountyKings County
StateCalifornia
ZIP93230
Coordinates36.26953, -119.64874

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
HANBatteriesBattery99.4 MWUnder Construction

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator

What this means

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.

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