Seaside Bess is a battery storage power plant in Oregon.
| Plant Name | Seaside Bess |
|---|---|
| Operator | Portland General Electric Co |
| City | Portland |
| County | Multnomah County |
| State | Oregon |
| ZIP | 97203 |
| Coordinates | 45.61530, -122.78111 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SESD1 | Batteries | Battery | 200 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Portland General 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.