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9.9 MW BESS operating in Pecos, TX — Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
9.9 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2020
Operating Since
Coordinates
31.3566, -103.3364
County
Pecos, TX
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Key Capture Energy | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Key Capture Energy | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
TX8 Worsham is a 9.9 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Pecos County, Texas. The plant, which began operating in 2020, has one generator utilizing lithium-ion battery (LIB) chemistry. Key Capture Energy is the owner and operator. The plant's storage capacity is 17.9 MWh, providing a duration of approximately 1.81 hours at full output.
The facility is located within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) balancing authority. According to available rankings, TX8 Worsham is the 281st largest power plant in Texas out of 313, and the 818th largest in the United States out of 1205. The plant's primary fuel is listed as MWH, indicating it draws power from the grid to charge its batteries. News reports indicate at least one article has been published concerning hazards at the facility.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
ERCOT
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
TRE — Texas Reliability Entity
Balancing Authority
−48 MWh
Net Charging
-532 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.
2020
$758/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $7.5M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Worsham Field Substation · 138 kV
Substation Distance
0 km
Operator
Texas-New Mexico Power
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
ERCOT
LMP Node
WRSBES_BESS1
Pricing Hub
HB_WEST
Alt. Hub / Zone
LZ_WEST
Location Type
Resource Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
12.47 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP