Where is AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid?

In Kauai County, Hawaii (HI). 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 AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid?

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

Who owns AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid?

EIA-860M names AES Distributed Energy 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 AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid LLC?

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

Is AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid still running?

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

AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid

AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid is a 28 MW battery storage project in Kauai County, Hawaii, operated by AES Distributed Energy. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2019 and 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: 28 MW; 28 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2019–2021
EIA plant ID: 63280

Where it is

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County: Kauai County, Hawaii
Coordinates: 22.0006, -159.7621
Balancing authority: Not reported
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: AES Distributed Energy
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Battery 14 MW, Solar 14 MW. It is filed here under Battery, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant AES Distributed Energy reports to EIA →

AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid: FAQ

Where is AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid?: In Kauai County, Hawaii (HI). 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 AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid?: 28 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid?: EIA-860M names AES Distributed Energy 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 AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — AES Distributed Energy 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 "AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is AES Kekaha Solar, LLC Hybrid still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.