Roadrunner Reserve Phase 1

🔋 Battery StorageElectric Utility
Capacitynameplate
Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
Capacity Factor
Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameRoadrunner Reserve Phase 1
OperatorTucson Electric Power Co
CityTucson
CountyPima County
StateArizona
ZIP85747
Coordinates32.07176, -110.81619

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
RDR1BatteriesBattery200 MWUnder Construction

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityTucson Electric 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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