Where is Mojave 16/17/18 BESS?

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 Mojave 16/17/18 BESS?

77 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Mojave 16/17/18 BESS?

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 Mojave 16/17/18 BESS 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 "Mojave 16/17/18 BESS LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Mojave 16/17/18 BESS still running?

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

Mojave 16/17/18 BESS

Mojave 16/17/18 BESS is a 77 MW battery storage project in Kern County, California, operated by Terra-Gen Operating Co-BESS 2. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2020.

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: 77 MW; 70.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2020
EIA plant ID: 67093

Where it is

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County: Kern County, California
Coordinates: 35.0442, -118.2756
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 →

Mojave 16/17/18 BESS: FAQ

Where is Mojave 16/17/18 BESS?: 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 Mojave 16/17/18 BESS?: 77 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Mojave 16/17/18 BESS?: 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 Mojave 16/17/18 BESS 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 "Mojave 16/17/18 BESS LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Mojave 16/17/18 BESS still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.