Santee Bess

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

Location

Plant NameSantee Bess
OperatorSan Diego Gas & Electric Co
CitySantee
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
ZIP92071
Coordinates32.85492, -116.96845

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
1BatteriesBattery10.0 MWUnder Construction

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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