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13 MW BESS operating in Lake, CA — California Independent System Operator
13 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
38.7628, -122.6928
County
Lake, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Bear Canyon Energy Storage | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Bear Canyon Energy Storage | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Bear Canyon is a 13 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Lake County, California. The facility, owned and operated by Bear Canyon Energy Storage, began operating in 2024. It consists of one generator utilizing lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology. The plant's primary fuel source is electricity (MWH) used to charge the batteries. Bear Canyon has a total storage capacity of 14.7 MWh, providing a duration of approximately 1.13 hours at full output.
The Bear Canyon facility operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. It is ranked as the 191st largest power plant in California out of 300, and 719th nationally out of 1205. The plant's development and operation have been the subject of 10 news articles, with a focus on industry trends and regulatory matters.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
−186 MWh
Net Charging
-786 MWh
Annual Net Energy
-0.7%
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: $17.7M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
BERCYN_7_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
230.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP