Sandia Energy Center

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

Location

Plant NameSandia Energy Center
OperatorPnm Resources
CityAlbuquerque
CountyBernalillo County
StateNew Mexico
ZIP87123
Coordinates35.05710, -106.52765

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
BESSBatteriesBattery60.0 MWRegulatory

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityPublic Service Company Of New Mexico

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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