Sunnyside Solar Energy Center

🔋 Battery StorageElectric Utility
Capacitynameplate
Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
Capacity Factor
Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameSunnyside Solar Energy Center
OperatorMadison Gas & Electric Co
CityFitchburg
CountyDane County
StateWisconsin
ZIP53575
Coordinates42.98524, -89.43606

Generators (2)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
SNSBBatteriesBattery40.0 MWApproved
SNSSSolar PhotovoltaicSolar20.0 MWApproved

Grid context

NERC RegionMRO
Balancing AuthorityMidcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..

What this means

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.

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