Yerba Buena

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

Location

Plant NameYerba Buena
OperatorPacific Gas & Electric Co.
CitySan Jose
CountySanta Clara County
StateCalifornia
ZIP95135
Coordinates37.30583, -121.75500

Generators (1)

IDTechnologyFuelCapacityStatusOnline
YB1BatteriesBattery4.0 MWRetired2013

Grid context

NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator

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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