Papago Energy Storage
Papago Energy Storage is a 300 MW battery storage project in Maricopa County, Arizona, operated by RE Papago LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2025.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 300 MW
- 300 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2025
- EIA plant ID
- 66779
Where it is
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- County
- Maricopa County, Arizona
- Coordinates
- 33.4836, -113.0378
- Balancing authority
- AZPS
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- RE Papago LLC
- Primary energy source
- Battery
- Technologies
- Batteries
- Status
- Operating
Papago Energy Storage: FAQ
- Where is Papago Energy Storage?
- In Maricopa County, Arizona (AZ). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Papago Energy Storage?
- 300 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Papago Energy Storage?
- EIA-860M names RE Papago LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Papago Energy Storage LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — RE Papago LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Papago Energy Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Papago Energy Storage still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.