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28.7 MW Batteries (17 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (12 MW) operating in Orange, CA — California Independent System Operator
28.7 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2025
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.7328, -118.0445
County
Orange, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | BCE Seal Beach | — | — |
| Owner(s) | BCE Seal Beach | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
BCE Seal Beach is a hybrid power plant located in Orange County, California. The facility has a total capacity of 28.7 MW and is operated by BCE Seal Beach. The plant utilizes both solar photovoltaic and battery storage technologies, with the primary fuel listed as MWH. The solar component uses a fixed tilt tracking system. The plant consists of 2 generators.
BCE Seal Beach operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. It is ranked as the 174th largest power plant in California out of 300, and nationally it is ranked 657th out of 1205. The plant has been mentioned in 3 news articles, with coverage focusing on industry trends and hazards.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
809 MWh
Net Discharge
—
Annual Net Energy
—
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: $39.1M
Point of Interconnection
Nearest Substation
Bolsa Substation · 66 kV
Substation Distance
< 10 km
Operator
Southern California Edison
Coord Source
OSM spatial
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
OSM spatial match
Substation identified. Node ID not yet resolved against ISO roster.
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP