Sun Bear is a battery storage power plant in Colorado.
| Plant Name | Sun Bear |
|---|---|
| Operator | Ms1 |
| City | Towaoec |
| County | Montezuma County |
| State | Colorado |
| ZIP | 81334 |
| Coordinates | 37.03440, -108.98420 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNBR1 | Solar Photovoltaic | Solar | 756 MW | Approved | — |
| SNBR2 | Batteries | Battery | 756 MW | Approved | — |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Western Area Power Administration - Rocky Mountain Region |
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.