Where is Sky Ranch BESS II?

In Valencia County, New Mexico (NM). 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 Sky Ranch BESS II?

100 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Sky Ranch BESS II?

EIA-860M names Sky Ranch Bess II 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 Sky Ranch BESS II LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sky Ranch Bess II 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 "Sky Ranch BESS II LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Sky Ranch BESS II still running?

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

Sky Ranch BESS II

Sky Ranch BESS II is a 100 MW battery storage project in Valencia County, New Mexico, operated by Sky Ranch Bess II. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. 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: 100 MW; 100 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2025
EIA plant ID: 68617

Where it is

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County: Valencia County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 34.7816, -106.7769
Balancing authority: PNM
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Sky Ranch Bess II
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries
Status: Operating

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Sky Ranch BESS II: FAQ

Where is Sky Ranch BESS II?: In Valencia County, New Mexico (NM). 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 Sky Ranch BESS II?: 100 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sky Ranch BESS II?: EIA-860M names Sky Ranch Bess II 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 Sky Ranch BESS II LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sky Ranch Bess II 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 "Sky Ranch BESS II LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sky Ranch BESS II still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.