Santa Teresa Solar is a battery storage power plant in New Mexico.
| Plant Name | Santa Teresa Solar |
|---|---|
| Operator | Santa Teresa Solar |
| City | Santa Teresa |
| County | Dona Ana County |
| State | New Mexico |
| ZIP | 88008 |
| Coordinates | 31.80552, -106.69893 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN | Batteries | Battery | 150 MW | Under Construction | — |
| STS | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 150 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | El Paso Electric Company |
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.