209th largest plant in North Carolina · 6987th nationally
Zion Hill Bess is a battery storage power plant in North Carolina with a nameplate capacity of 5.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Zion Hill Bess |
|---|---|
| Operator | North Carolina El Member Corp |
| City | Bolivia |
| County | Brunswick County |
| State | North Carolina |
| ZIP | 28422 |
| Coordinates | 33.99392, -78.22455 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT1 | Batteries | Battery | 5.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East |
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.