Where is Ocotillo Wells?

In San Diego 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 Ocotillo Wells?

100 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Ocotillo Wells?

EIA-860M names Conductive 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 Ocotillo Wells LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Conductive 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 "Ocotillo Wells LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Ocotillo Wells still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Ocotillo Wells

Ocotillo Wells is a 100 MW battery storage project in San Diego County, California, operated by Conductive Power. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2023.

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: 100 MW; 100 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2023
EIA plant ID: 65820

Where it is

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County: San Diego County, California
Coordinates: 33.0747, -116.0912
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Conductive Power
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Battery 50 MW, Solar 50 MW. It is filed here under Battery, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Conductive Power reports to EIA →

Ocotillo Wells: FAQ

Where is Ocotillo Wells?: In San Diego 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 Ocotillo Wells?: 100 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ocotillo Wells?: EIA-860M names Conductive 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 Ocotillo Wells LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Conductive 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 "Ocotillo Wells LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Ocotillo Wells still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.