Meadow Springs Renewable Energy (Hybrid) is a battery storage power plant in Illinois.
| Plant Name | Meadow Springs Renewable Energy (Hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Vesper Energy Development Llc |
| City | Norris City |
| County | White County |
| State | Illinois |
| ZIP | 62869 |
| Coordinates | 38.02900, -88.28400 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSPRB | Batteries | Battery | 150 MW | Planned | — |
| MSPRE | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 150 MW | Planned | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
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.