Wakefield MA BESS 1

Wakefield MA BESS 1 is a 5 MW battery storage project in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, operated by Wakefield MA BESS 1 LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ISO New England. Its unit entered service in 2025.

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
5 MW
5 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2025
EIA plant ID
68875

Where it is

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County
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Coordinates
42.495, -71.0506
Balancing authority
ISNE
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Wakefield MA BESS 1 LLC
Primary energy source
Battery
Technologies
Batteries
Status
Operating

Every plant Wakefield MA BESS 1 LLC reports to EIA →

Wakefield MA BESS 1: FAQ

Where is Wakefield MA BESS 1?
In Middlesex County, Massachusetts (MA). 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 Wakefield MA BESS 1?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Wakefield MA BESS 1?
EIA-860M names Wakefield MA BESS 1 LLC 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 Wakefield MA BESS 1 LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wakefield MA BESS 1 LLC 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 "Wakefield MA BESS 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Wakefield MA BESS 1 still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.