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2 MW BESS operating in San Diego, CA — California Independent System Operator
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2021
Operating Since
Coordinates
32.7338, -117.1933
County
San Diego, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | ENGIE Storage Services NA LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | ENGIE Storage Services NA LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The San Diego International Airport BESS is a 2 MW battery energy storage system located in San Diego County, California. The plant began operating in 2021 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by ENGIE Storage Services NA LLC. The facility utilizes lithium-ion batteries (LIB) and has a total storage capacity of 4 MWh, providing a duration of 2 hours at full output.
The San Diego International Airport BESS operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. As of the latest rankings, the plant is the 268th largest in California out of 300 facilities, and the 1128th largest nationally out of 1205. The plant's primary fuel source is electricity (MWH), indicating it charges from the grid.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
−3 MWh
Net Charging
-8 MWh
Annual Net Energy
-0.0%
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.
2021
$1,796/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $3.6M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
VINESUB_6_N006
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP