Vonore Battery Energy Storage System

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

Location

Plant NameVonore Battery Energy Storage System
OperatorTennessee Valley Authority
CityVonore
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
ZIP37885
Coordinates35.61543, -84.27489

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
VBESSBatteriesBattery20.0 MWUnder Construction

Grid context

NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityTennessee Valley Authority

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.