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1.7 MW Batteries (1 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (1 MW) operating in Essex, NJ — PJM Interconnection, LLC
1.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2016
Operating Since
Coordinates
40.8394, -74.3119
County
Essex, NJ
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant Hybrid is a 1.7 MW hybrid power plant located in Essex County, New Jersey. The plant, owned and operated by the Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant, commenced operations in 2016. It utilizes both solar photovoltaic and battery storage technologies, with a primary fuel source categorized as "MWH" by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The facility comprises two generators and features a fixed-tilt solar tracking system. The battery energy storage system (BESS) has a capacity of 2 MWh and a duration of 2 hours, with an "OTH" (other) battery chemistry.
The plant operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. In its latest year of reported generation, the plant produced 967 MWh, resulting in a capacity factor of 6.5%. The Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant Hybrid holds a ranking of 8 out of 10 hybrid plants in New Jersey and is ranked 1148 out of 1205 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
PJM
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
Grid Voltage
13.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
33 MWh
Net Discharge
967 MWh
Annual Net Energy
6.5%
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.
2016
$1,763/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $3.0M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
1379266897
Pricing Hub
WESTERN HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
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