151st largest plant in Texas · 1012th nationally
Smt Ironman Battery Storage Plant is a battery storage power plant in Texas with a nameplate capacity of 304 MW.
| Plant Name | Smt Ironman Battery Storage Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Smt Ironman Bess Llc |
| City | Alvin |
| County | Brazoria County |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP | 77511 |
| Coordinates | 29.45566, -95.31001 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMTIR | Batteries | Battery | 304 MW | Testing | — |
| NERC Region | TRE |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council Of Texas, 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.