South Tampa Energy Storage is a battery storage power plant in Florida.
| Plant Name | South Tampa Energy Storage |
|---|---|
| Operator | Tampa Electric Co |
| City | Tampa |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP | 33621 |
| Coordinates | 27.86436, -82.51392 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESS1 | Batteries | Battery | 20.0 MW | Indef Postponed | — |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Tampa Electric 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.