Montague Energy Storage — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 67851
- Capacity
- 20 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Battery Storage
- Technology
- Batteries
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Sussex, NJ
- Operating Since
- 2024
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- VESI 34 LLC
- Parent Company
- —
- Annual Generation
- -276 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- -0.2%
- Balancing Authority
- PJM Interconnection, LLC
- ISO/RTO
- PJM
- NERC Region
- NPCC
Montague Energy Storage
OperatingBESS
Ranked #3 of 10 BESS plants in NJ#473 of 837 nationally
20 MW BESS operating in Sussex, NJ — PJM Interconnection, LLC
EIA
20 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
41.4887, -88.1089
County
Sussex, NJ
Nearby Plants
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- Elwood Energy LLCNatural Gas1344 MW · 5.7 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | VESI 34 LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | VESI 34 LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
No GEM tracker match for this plant — ownership chain unavailable.
About
Montague Energy Storage is a 20 MW battery energy storage system located in Sussex County, New Jersey. The plant, which began operating in 2024, is owned and operated by VESI 34 LLC. It utilizes one generator and is composed of batteries with a total storage capacity of 20 MWh, providing a duration of 1 hour. The battery chemistry is Lithium Ion (LIB).
The facility operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the NPCC NERC region. Montague Energy Storage is ranked as the 2nd largest of 10 battery storage plants in New Jersey, and 682nd nationally out of 1205 such facilities.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
NPCC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
34.5 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Interconnection Queue1 projectBeta
Viridity Energy Solutions Montague Storage
OperationalBattery20 MWPJM
Generation
−180 MWh
Net Charging
-276 MWh
Annual Net Energy
-0.2%
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.
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
MEDIUM confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
PJM
LMP Node
RECO
Pricing Hub
WESTERN HUB
Location Type
ZONE
Node Source
Curated node match
News & Articles (10)Beta
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Ormat Technologies Launches Arrowleaf, Its First Hybrid Solar And Battery Storage Project In California With 42 MW Solar And 35 MW/140 MWh Storage
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SolarQuarter·2 months ago
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Ormat Technologies Launches Arrowleaf, Its First Hybrid Solar And Battery Storage Project In California With 42 MW Solar And 35 MW/140 MWh Storage
Ormat's Hybrid Solar and Storage Initiative Strengthens Cash Flow, Supports Business Segment Growth, and Advances Strategic Renewable Goals.
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SolarQuarter·2 months ago
General
Ormat Technologies Launches Arrowleaf, Its First Hybrid Solar And Battery Storage Project In California With 42 MW Solar And 35 MW/140 MWh Storage
Ormat's Hybrid Solar and Storage Initiative Strengthens Cash Flow, Supports Business Segment Growth, and Advances Strategic Renewable Goals.
SolarQuarter·2 months ago
General
Ormat Technologies Launches Arrowleaf, Its First Hybrid Solar And Battery Storage Project In California With 42 MW Solar And 35 MW/140 MWh Storage
Ormat's Hybrid Solar and Storage Initiative Strengthens Cash Flow, Supports Business Segment Growth, and Advances Strategic Renewable Goals.
SolarQuarter·2 months ago
Last updated 2026-03-26
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