DRIFTER ENERGY STORAGE
504.8 MW storage in Ventura, CA · In queue since April 2021 · Proposed COD March 2033
504.8 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Battery
4y 11m
In Queue
System Impact Study
IA Status
COD target: 2033
Total Duration
11y 11m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
CAISO uses cluster studies where projects are batched annually and studied together.
Typical: 36–48 months (IR to IA)
Interconnection agreement not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2033-03-26
State
CA
County
Ventura
Region
CAISO
Developer
—
Utility
SCE
Entity
CAISO
Point of Interconnection
Moorpark Substation 230 kV
Data Source
LBNL + Live
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Last updated 2026-03-26