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1.8 MW Batteries (1 MW) + Solar Photovoltaic (1 MW) operating in Contra Costa, CA
1.8 MW
Nameplate Capacity
4
Generators
units
Hybrid (2)
Technology
Batteries + Solar Photovoltaic
2022
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.7622, -121.9579
County
Contra Costa, CA
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Request a demo →| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | operating | — |
Bishop Ranch - BR 1-Y is a hybrid solar and battery energy storage system located in Contra Costa County, California. The plant, owned and operated by Distributed Solar Development, LLC, has a total capacity of 1.8 MW and commenced operations in 2022. It utilizes solar photovoltaic technology with single-axis tracking. The facility also incorporates a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 1.3 MWh and a duration of 1.86 hours, using lithium-ion battery chemistry (LIB).
The plant's primary fuel source is solar energy. In its most recent year of operation, Bishop Ranch - BR 1-Y generated 1,710 MWh of electricity, resulting in a capacity factor of 10.8%. The facility consists of 4 generators and operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority, which is part of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. The plant ranks 559th in size among California power plants and 5541st nationally.
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ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator (CISO)
Grid Voltage
480.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
63 MWh
Latest Month
1.7K MWh
Annual Generation
10.8%
Capacity Factor
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$28.7/MWh
Energy Value
$13.7/MWh
Capacity Value
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ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
SANRAMON_2_N024
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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