Tx18 Cottage Meadow Storage

🔋 Battery StorageIPP Non-CHP
Capacitynameplate
Annual GenerationEPA eGRID
Capacity Factor
Annual CO₂metric tons

Location

Plant NameTx18 Cottage Meadow Storage
OperatorKey Capture Energy
CityRio Hondo
CountyCameron County
StateTexas
ZIP78550
Coordinates26.27796, -97.61246

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
TX18BatteriesBattery100 MWCancelled

Grid context

NERC RegionTRE
Balancing AuthorityElectric Reliability Council Of Texas, 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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