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2 MW BESS operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2025
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.6184, -119.8407
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Blackwell Test Facility, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Blackwell Test Facility, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Blackwell's Corner Storage Facility, located in Kern County, California, is a 2 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The facility began operating in 2025 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Blackwell Test Facility, LLC. The plant utilizes batteries as its primary fuel source, designated by the code "MWH." The BESS has a duration of 4.5 hours.
The facility operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, Blackwell's Corner Storage Facility is ranked 264th out of 300 power plants in California and 1127th out of 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
No generation data available for this plant.
2023
$1,361/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $2.7M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
BLACKWLL_6_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
21.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP