Sierra Solar Hybrid

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

Location

Plant NameSierra Solar Hybrid
OperatorSierra Pacific Power Co
CityFernley
CountyChurchill County
StateNevada
ZIP89408
Coordinates39.85360, -119.03940

Generators (2)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
SSES1BatteriesBattery400 MWApproved
SSPV1Solar PhotovoltaicSolar400 MWApproved

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityNevada Power Company

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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