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1.5 MW Batteries (1 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (1 MW) operating in Contra Costa, CA — California Independent System Operator
1.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2025
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.7690, -121.9668
County
Contra Costa, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Executive Parkway BR8-O Solar Project 2020 LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Executive Parkway BR8-O Solar Project 2020 LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Bishop Ranch - BR 8-O is a hybrid power plant located in Contra Costa County, California. The facility, owned and operated by Executive Parkway BR8-O Solar Project 2020 LLC, has a total capacity of 1.5 MW. Commissioned in 2025, the plant utilizes both solar photovoltaic and battery storage technologies. The facility consists of two generators and employs a fixed tilt solar tracking system. The battery energy storage system (BESS) has a duration of 2.2 hours.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. The primary fuel type is listed as MWH, indicating the plant's reliance on electricity generated from renewable sources. In terms of size, Bishop Ranch - BR 8-O is ranked as the 283rd largest power plant in California out of 300, and 1169th 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: $2.0M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SANRAMON_2_N024
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
0.48 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP