Quail Ranch Solar And Bess is a battery storage power plant in New Mexico.
| Plant Name | Quail Ranch Solar And Bess |
|---|---|
| Operator | Quail Ranch Solar And Battery Energy Storage System |
| City | Rio Rancho |
| County | Bernalillo County |
| State | New Mexico |
| ZIP | 87124 |
| Coordinates | 35.19908, -106.85661 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QRBES | Batteries | Battery | 100 MW | Approved | — |
| QRPV | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 100 MW | Regulatory | — |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Clenera Llc | Boise, ID | 10000.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company Of New Mexico |
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.