McHenry Battery Storage
McHenry Battery Storage is a 20 MW battery storage project in McHenry County, Illinois, operated by McHenry Battery Storage. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside PJM. Its unit entered service in 2016.
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
- 20 MW
- 20 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 2016
- EIA plant ID
- 60656
Where it is
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- County
- McHenry County, Illinois
- Coordinates
- 42.3314, -88.2743
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- McHenry Battery Storage
- Primary energy source
- Battery
- Technologies
- Batteries
- Status
- Operating
McHenry Battery Storage: FAQ
- Where is McHenry Battery Storage?
- In McHenry County, Illinois (IL). 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 McHenry Battery Storage?
- 20 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns McHenry Battery Storage?
- EIA-860M names McHenry Battery Storage 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 McHenry Battery Storage LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — McHenry Battery Storage 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 "McHenry Battery Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is McHenry Battery Storage still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.