Merced 2 Bess

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

Location

Plant NameMerced 2 Bess
OperatorZglobal Inc
CityDos Palos
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
ZIP93320
Coordinates37.00093, -120.66483

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
MRC2BBatteriesBattery2.0 MWUnder Construction

Ownership

OwnerLocationShare
Western Grid Development, LlcFolsom, CA10000.0%

Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.

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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