Valley Center 85

Valley Center 85 is a 85 MW battery storage project in San Diego County, California, operated by Terra-Gen Operating Co-BESS 2. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2021.

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
85 MW
85 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2021
EIA plant ID
66500

Where it is

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County
San Diego County, California
Coordinates
33.2272, -117.0177
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Terra-Gen Operating Co-BESS 2
Primary energy source
Battery
Technologies
Batteries
Status
Operating

Every plant Terra-Gen Operating Co-BESS 2 reports to EIA →

Valley Center 85: FAQ

Where is Valley Center 85?
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 Valley Center 85?
85 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Valley Center 85?
EIA-860M names Terra-Gen Operating Co-BESS 2 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 Valley Center 85 LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Terra-Gen Operating Co-BESS 2 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 "Valley Center 85 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Valley Center 85 still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.