Easley Solar — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 68758
- Capacity
- 940 MW
- Primary Fuel
- Battery Storage
- Technology
- Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Planned
- Location
- Riverside, CA
- Operating Since
- —
- Generators
- 3
- Operator
- IP Easley, LLC
- Parent Company
- —
- Balancing Authority
- California Independent System Operator
- ISO/RTO
- CAISO
- NERC Region
- WECC
Easley Solar
PlannedBESSSolarHybridGEM: pre-construction
Ranked #3 of 191 BESS plants in CA#13 of 837 nationally
940 MW Batteries (650 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (290 MW) planned in Riverside, CA — California Independent System Operator
EIAGEM
940 MW
Nameplate Capacity
3
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
Planned: —
Planned Operation
Location
Coordinates
33.7227, -115.3260
County
Riverside, CA
Nearby Plants
- SE Athos II, LLCSolar200 MW · 1.2 km
- Victory PassBESS250 MW · 2.6 km
- Arica SolarBESS399 MW · 2.6 km
Ownership & Operator
Owner data does not fully agree across sources.
EIA typically reports the operating utility, while GEM resolves to the financial owner or parent corporation. Both can be correct.
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | IP Easley, LLC | Intersect Power | — |
| Owner(s) | IP Easley, LLC | Intersect Power | — |
| Status | Planned | pre-construction | — |
Ownership Chain
GEM identifies the owner as Intersect Power
This entity is not yet in the GEM ownership database — chain unavailable.
About
Easley Solar is a 940 MW hybrid power plant located in Riverside County, California. The facility, owned and operated by IP Easley, LLC, combines solar photovoltaic generation with battery storage. It consists of 3 generators utilizing a fixed tilt solar tracking system. The plant's primary fuel source is listed as MWH, reflecting its reliance on solar energy.
Easley Solar operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. It holds a significant position among California power plants, ranking as the 3rd largest out of 112 facilities in the state. Nationally, it is ranked 16th out of 514 plants. The plant's development and operation have attracted attention, with 9 news articles published about it, covering regulatory (5 articles) and industry (4 articles) aspects.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
500 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Generation
No generation data available for this plant.
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
OBERON_5_O1BBX2-APND
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Aggregated Node
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
News & Articles (9)Beta
Industry·corporate
Satisfying Settlement: After Two-Plus Years of Stress and Expense, Lake Tamarisk Residents Reach an Agreement With Intersect Power Regarding the Easley Solar Project
We have reached an agreement that provides the community with an additional one-mile buffer from the Easley Solar Project, as well as a donation.
Intersect Power (developer)Easley Solar Project (developer)
Coachella Valley Independent·1 years ago
Regulatory·permitting
BLM approves Easley Solar Project in Riverside County
The Bureau of Land Management today approved the Easley Solar project proposed on approximately 2700 acres of BLM-managed public lands and...
BLM (regulator)Easley Solar project (developer)
Bureau of Land Management (.gov)·1 years ago
Industry·corporate
As Solar Booms in the California Desert, Locals Feel ‘Overburdened’
The country's largest area designated for solar energy, Desert Center shows how sprawls of PV panels impact communities.
Inside Climate News·1 years ago
Regulatory·permitting
Hotly contested Easley solar project near Desert Center wins OK from Riverside County
A bitterly contested commercial solar project in the California desert was unanimously approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Easley solar project (developer)Riverside County Board of Supervisors (regulator)
The Desert Sun·1 years ago
Last updated 2026-03-14
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