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5.8 MW BESS operating in Orange, CA — California Independent System Operator
5.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Batteries
Technology
2018
Operating Since
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Electrodes | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Macquarie Capital | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
HEBT Irvine 2 is a 5.8 MW battery energy storage system located in Orange County, California. The plant began operating in 2018 and is owned and operated by Electrodes. It consists of two generators utilizing battery technology with lithium-ion (LIB) chemistry. The facility has a total energy storage capacity of 15 MWh, providing a duration of 6 hours at its full power output.
The plant's primary fuel source is electricity (MWH), indicating it charges from the grid. HEBT Irvine 2 operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, the facility is ranked 220 out of approximately 300 power plants in California, and 943 out of roughly 1205 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
−20 MWh
Net Charging
-326 MWh
Annual Net Energy
-0.6%
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
2018
$1,239/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $7.2M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Santiago Substation · 220 kV
Substation Distance
0.025 km
Operator
Southern California Edison
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SANTIAGO_6_LN001
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
0.48 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Commercial
Sector
IPP Non-CHP