Beacon BESS 1
Beacon BESS 1 is a 20 MW battery storage project in Kern County, California, operated by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2018.
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
- 20 MW
- 20 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2018
- EIA plant ID
- 61431
Where it is
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- County
- Kern County, California
- Coordinates
- 35.2565, -118.0275
- Balancing authority
- LDWP
- Sector
- Electric Utility
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
- Primary energy source
- Battery
- Technologies
- Batteries
- Status
- Operating
Every plant Los Angeles Department of Water & Power reports to EIA →
Beacon BESS 1: FAQ
- Where is Beacon BESS 1?
- In Kern County, California (CA). 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 Beacon BESS 1?
- 20 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Beacon BESS 1?
- EIA-860M names Los Angeles Department of Water & Power 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 Beacon BESS 1 LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Los Angeles Department of Water & Power 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 "Beacon BESS 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Beacon BESS 1 still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.