Mcgrau Ford Battery Storage Facility is a battery storage power plant in Georgia.
| Plant Name | Mcgrau Ford Battery Storage Facility |
|---|---|
| Operator | Georgia Power Co |
| City | Ball Ground |
| County | Cherokee County |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP | 30107 |
| Coordinates | 34.32498, -84.32890 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Batteries | Battery | 265 MW | Under Construction | — |
| 2 | Batteries | Battery | 265 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans |
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.