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51.8 MW BESS under construction in Merced, CA — California Independent System Operator
51.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
—
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.0658, -121.1929
County
Merced, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Gonzaga Ridge Battery Facility, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Gonzaga Ridge Battery Facility, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Under construction | — | — |
The Gonzaga Ridge Battery Facility is a 51.8 MW battery energy storage system located in Merced County, California. The plant's primary fuel source is electricity measured in megawatt-hours (MWH). It consists of a single generator and is operated by Gonzaga Ridge Battery Facility, LLC.
The 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 154th largest power plant in California out of 300, and nationally it is ranked 600th out of 1205. Public records indicate 3 news articles related to the plant, all of which pertain to deals.
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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: $70.5M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
INTLTUR_6_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
69.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP