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2 MW BESS testing in Merced, CA — California Independent System Operator
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
—
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.0009, -120.6648
County
Merced, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | ZGlobal Inc | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Western Grid Development, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Testing | — | — |
Merced 2 BESS is a battery energy storage system located in Merced County, California. The plant has a total capacity of 2 MW and consists of a single generator. The primary fuel type is electricity (MWH), indicating that it charges from the grid. ZGlobal Inc. is the owner and operator of the facility.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority area and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Merced 2 BESS is ranked as the 269th largest power plant in California out of 300, and 1123rd nationally out of 1205.
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
DOSPALS_6_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
12.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP