230 MW BESS operating in Riverside, CA — California Independent System Operator
230 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.8095, -115.7939
County
Riverside, CA
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Sunlight Storage II | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Sunlight Storage II | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Sunlight Storage II is a 230 MW battery energy storage system located in Riverside County, California. The plant began operating in 2024 and is owned and operated by Sunlight Storage II. It utilizes lithium-ion (LIB) battery chemistry and has a total storage capacity of 920 MWh, providing a duration of 4 hours at its full output. The facility consists of a single generator and its primary fuel source is listed as 'MWH', indicating it draws power from the grid to charge its batteries.
The plant operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Sunlight Storage II is ranked as the 57th largest power plant in California out of 112, and nationally it is ranked 231st out of 514.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
220 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
−3.5K MWh
Net Charging
-48.4K MWh
Annual Net Energy
-2.4%
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
Plant coordinates only
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