1.2 MW BESS operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
1.2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.0951, -119.0659
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | AFTW Storage, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | AFTW Storage, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Lakeview Battery Storage Facility is a 1.2 MW battery energy storage system located in Kern County, California. The plant began operating in 2024 and is owned and operated by AFTW Storage, LLC. It consists of a single generator utilizing battery technology, with a total storage capacity of 4.6 MWh, providing a duration of approximately 3.83 hours. The battery chemistry is Lithium Ion (LIB).
The facility operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Lakeview Battery Storage Facility is ranked as the 292nd largest power plant in California out of 300, and 1185th nationally out of 1205. The plant's primary fuel source is electricity (MWH), indicating it charges from the grid.
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
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
0 MWh
Net Discharge
0 MWh
Annual Net Energy
0.0%
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
LAKEVIEW_6_N101
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match