134th largest plant in Michigan · 5227th nationally
Slocum Energy Storage is a battery storage power plant in Michigan with a nameplate capacity of 14.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Slocum Energy Storage |
|---|---|
| Operator | Dte Electric Company |
| City | Trenton |
| County | Wayne County |
| State | Michigan |
| ZIP | 48183 |
| Coordinates | 42.12305, -83.18739 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLOES | Batteries | Battery | 14.0 MW | Testing | — |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
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.