Melba Bess

🔋 Battery StorageElectric Utility2 MW capacity
Capacity2 MWnameplate
Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
Capacity Factor
Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameMelba Bess
OperatorIdaho Power Co
CityMelba
CountyCanyon County
StateIdaho
ZIP83641
Coordinates43.37225, -116.56092

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
1BatteriesBattery2.0 MWTesting

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityIdaho Power Company

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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