2.5 MW BESS operating in Anne Arundel, MD — PJM Interconnection, LLC
2.5 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Batteries
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
38.7538, -76.5894
County
Anne Arundel, MD
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Baltimore Gas & Electric Co | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Baltimore Gas & Electric Co | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
The Fairhaven power plant, located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, is a 2.5 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) that began operating in 2024. The plant is owned and operated by Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. It utilizes one generator and is fueled by electricity (MWH) stored in lithium-ion batteries (LIB). The BESS has a total storage capacity of 7.1 MWh, providing a duration of approximately 2.84 hours at its full capacity.
Fairhaven operates within the PJM Interconnection, LLC balancing authority and the RFC NERC region. As a battery storage facility, its primary function is to provide grid services and support the integration of renewable energy sources. The plant is ranked as the second-largest of three battery storage facilities in Maryland and holds a national ranking of 1091 out of 1205 similar facilities.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
RFC
Balancing Authority
PJM Interconnection, LLC
Grid Voltage
13.8 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Investor-Owned Utility
Sector
Electric Utility
Fairhaven Battery Energy Storage System
−53 MWh
Net Charging
-128 MWh
Annual Net Energy
-0.6%
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
PJM
LMP Node
MARTT HL34.5 KV FAIRHABS
Pricing Hub
WESTERN HUB
Location Type
Generation Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report