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200 MW BESS operating in Los Angeles, CA — California Independent System Operator
200 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Batteries
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.7763, -118.2003
County
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Southern California Edison Co | Southern California Edison | — |
| Owner(s) | Southern California Edison Co | Edison International | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Cathode (Hinson) BESS is a 200 MW battery energy storage system located in Los Angeles County, California. The plant began operating in 2024 and is owned by Edison International, with Southern California Edison Co. serving as the operator. The facility utilizes lithium-ion batteries (LIB) and has a total storage capacity of 400 MWh, providing a duration of 4 hours at full output. The primary fuel type is listed as "MWH," indicating that it draws power from the grid to charge the batteries.
The Cathode (Hinson) BESS operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, it is ranked 67th out of 112 battery storage facilities in California and 278th nationally out of 514 such plants. The facility consists of 2 generators utilizing battery technology.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
−3.7K MWh
Net Charging
-38.3K MWh
Annual Net Energy
-2.2%
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.
2023
$1,361/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $272.2M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
PICOTHM_7_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
66.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility