3.8 MW Batteries (1 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (3 MW) operating in Madera, CA — California Independent System Operator
3.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2022
Operating Since
Coordinates
36.9465, -120.0776
County
Madera, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Sealed Air Corporation | Sealed Air | — |
| Owner(s) | Sealed Air Corporation | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
The Sealed Air Madera Solar Project is a hybrid solar and battery storage facility located in Madera County, California. The plant, owned and operated by Sealed Air Corporation, has a total capacity of 3.8 MW and commenced operations in 2022. It consists of two generators utilizing solar photovoltaic technology with single-axis tracking. The facility also incorporates a 3.1 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) with a duration of 3.88 hours, employing lithium-ion battery chemistry.
In its most recent year of operation, the Sealed Air Madera Solar Project generated 6,051 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 18.1%. The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Ranked 240th out of 300 power plants in California and 1042nd nationally out of 1205, it contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio. The plant's primary fuel source is listed as MWH, indicating its reliance on solar energy.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
12 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Industrial
Sector
Industrial Non-CHP
89 MWh
Latest Month
6.1K MWh
Annual Generation
18.1%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
MADERA_6_N001
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match