1.5 MW Batteries (1 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (1 MW) operating in Contra Costa, CA — California Independent System Operator
1.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
2
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.7682, -121.9666
County
Contra Costa, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | Distributed Solar Development LLC | — |
| Owner(s) | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | Distributed Solar Development LLC | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
GEM identifies the owner as Distributed Solar Development LLC
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
Bishop Ranch - BR 8-P is a hybrid power plant located in Contra Costa County, California. The plant, owned and operated by Distributed Solar Development, LLC, began operating in 2024. It has a total capacity of 1.5 MW and consists of two generators utilizing both solar photovoltaic and battery storage technologies. The plant's primary fuel source is listed as MWH, indicating the charging source for the battery energy storage system (BESS).
The facility includes a 1.1 MWh battery energy storage system with a duration of 2.2 hours, utilizing lithium-ion battery chemistry. The solar array employs single-axis tracking. Bishop Ranch - BR 8-P operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. In terms of size, the plant ranks 279th out of 300 power plants in California and 1159th out of 1205 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
480 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
0 MWh
Latest Month
0 MWh
Annual Generation
0.0%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SANRAMON_2_N024
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match