806th largest plant in California · 5651st nationally
Sierra Energy Storage, Llc is a battery storage power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 10.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Sierra Energy Storage, Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Engie North America |
| City | Jamestown |
| County | Tuolumne County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 95327 |
| Coordinates | 37.87440, -120.47738 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10003 | Batteries | Battery | 10.0 MW | Testing | — |
| Owner | Location | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Enel Green Power Na, Inc. | Andover, MA | 5100.0% |
| Pacific Ultrapower Chinese Station | Jamestown, CA | 4900.0% |
Ownership reported to EIA Form 860. Percentages reflect reported generator-level ownership share, averaged when a plant has multiple generators.
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
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.