Where is AES Maui Kuihelani Solar Hybrid?

In Maui 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 Maui Kuihelani Solar Hybrid?

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

Who owns AES Maui Kuihelani Solar 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 Maui Kuihelani Solar 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 Maui Kuihelani Solar 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 Maui Kuihelani Solar Hybrid still running?

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

AES Maui Kuihelani Solar Hybrid

AES Maui Kuihelani Solar Hybrid is a 120 MW battery storage project in Maui County, Hawaii, operated by AES Distributed Energy. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2024.

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: 120 MW; 120 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2024
EIA plant ID: 64256

Where it is

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County: Maui County, Hawaii
Coordinates: 20.8439, -156.485
Balancing authority: HECO
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 60 MW, Solar 60 MW. It is filed here under Battery, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant AES Distributed Energy reports to EIA →

AES Maui Kuihelani Solar Hybrid: FAQ

Where is AES Maui Kuihelani Solar Hybrid?: In Maui 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 Maui Kuihelani Solar Hybrid?: 120 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns AES Maui Kuihelani Solar 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 Maui Kuihelani Solar 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 Maui Kuihelani Solar 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 Maui Kuihelani Solar Hybrid still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.