Sierra Solar Hybrid is a battery storage power plant in Nevada.
| Plant Name | Sierra Solar Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sierra Pacific Power Co |
| City | Fernley |
| County | Churchill County |
| State | Nevada |
| ZIP | 89408 |
| Coordinates | 39.85360, -119.03940 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSES1 | Batteries | Battery | 400 MW | Approved | — |
| SSPV1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 400 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Nevada Power 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.