2 MW BESS operating in Kern, CA — California Independent System Operator
2 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2025
Operating Since
Coordinates
35.6184, -119.8407
County
Kern, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Blackwell Test Facility, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Blackwell Test Facility, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Blackwell's Corner Storage Facility, located in Kern County, California, is a 2 MW battery energy storage system (BESS). The facility began operating in 2025 and has one generator. It is owned and operated by Blackwell Test Facility, LLC. The plant utilizes batteries as its primary fuel source, designated by the code "MWH." The BESS has a duration of 4.5 hours.
The facility operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, Blackwell's Corner Storage Facility is ranked 264th out of 300 power plants in California and 1127th out of 1205 plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
21 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
BLACKWLL_6_B1
Pricing Hub
TH_ZP26_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match