Lara 2 Hybrid
Lara 2 Hybrid is a 2 MW battery storage project in Merced County, California, operated by ZGlobal Inc. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2026.
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
- 1.6 MW
- 1.6 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 2026
- EIA plant ID
- 67234
Where it is
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- County
- Merced County, California
- Coordinates
- 36.9894, -120.8781
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- ZGlobal Inc
- Primary energy source
- Battery
- Technologies
- Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
- Status
- Operating
This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Battery 1 MW, Solar 1 MW. It is filed here under Battery, the source with the most capacity.
Lara 2 Hybrid: FAQ
- Where is Lara 2 Hybrid?
- In Merced 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 Lara 2 Hybrid?
- 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Lara 2 Hybrid?
- EIA-860M names ZGlobal Inc 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 Lara 2 Hybrid LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — ZGlobal Inc 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 "Lara 2 Hybrid LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Lara 2 Hybrid still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.