Sky Ranch Bess Ii is a battery storage power plant in New Mexico.
| Plant Name | Sky Ranch Bess Ii |
|---|---|
| Operator | Sky Ranch Bess Ii |
| City | Belen |
| County | Valencia County |
| State | New Mexico |
| ZIP | 87002 |
| Coordinates | 34.78162, -106.77686 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRII | Batteries | Battery | 100 MW | Under Construction | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company Of New Mexico |
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.