Swiftsure is a battery storage power plant in New York.
| Plant Name | Swiftsure |
|---|---|
| Operator | Hecate Grid Swiftsure Llc |
| City | Staten Island |
| County | Richmond County |
| State | New York |
| ZIP | 10314 |
| Coordinates | 40.59759, -74.18531 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWFTS | Batteries | Battery | 121 MW | Planned | — |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator |
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.