160 MW Batteries (70 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (90 MW) planned in San Diego, CA — California Independent System Operator
160 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
Planned: —
Planned Operation
Coordinates
32.6259, -116.1749
County
San Diego, CA
Nearby Plants
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | JVR Energy Park LLC | BayWa R.E. | — |
| Owner(s) | JVR Energy Park LLC | BayWa R.E. AG [100%] | — |
| Status | Planned | pre-construction | — |
GEM identifies the owner as BayWa R.E. AG [100%]
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
JVR Energy Park LLC is a hybrid power plant located in San Diego County, California. The facility has a total capacity of 160 MW and is operated by JVR Energy Park LLC. It utilizes two generating units, incorporating both solar photovoltaic and battery storage technologies. The primary fuel type is listed as MWH, reflecting the hybrid nature of the plant. The solar component uses a fixed-tilt tracking system.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. JVR Energy Park is ranked as the 81st largest power plant in California out of 112, and nationally it is ranked 369th out of 514. News coverage indicates activity related to deals, industry trends, and regulatory matters concerning the plant.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
138 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
No generation data available for this plant.
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
Q644A2_7_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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