213th largest plant in California · 2152nd nationally
Tumbleweed Energy Storage is a battery storage power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 125 MW.
| Plant Name | Tumbleweed Energy Storage |
|---|---|
| Operator | Tumbleweed Energy Storage, Llc |
| City | Rosamond |
| County | Kern County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93560 |
| Coordinates | 34.83427, -118.33898 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWES2 | Batteries | Battery | 75.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| TWES1 | Batteries | Battery | 50.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California 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.