Where is Lower Rio Energy Storage?

In Hidalgo County, Texas (TX). 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 Lower Rio Energy Storage?

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

Who owns Lower Rio Energy Storage?

EIA-860M names VESI 38 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 Lower Rio Energy Storage LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — VESI 38 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 "Lower Rio Energy Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Lower Rio Energy Storage still running?

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

Lower Rio Energy Storage

Lower Rio Energy Storage is a 60 MW battery storage project in Hidalgo County, Texas, operated by VESI 38 LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ERCOT. 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: 60 MW; 60 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2025
EIA plant ID: 68496

Where it is

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County: Hidalgo County, Texas
Coordinates: 26.2069, -98.0589
Balancing authority: ERCO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: VESI 38 LLC
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries
Status: Operating

Every plant VESI 38 LLC reports to EIA →

Lower Rio Energy Storage: FAQ

Where is Lower Rio Energy Storage?: In Hidalgo County, Texas (TX). 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 Lower Rio Energy Storage?: 60 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Lower Rio Energy Storage?: EIA-860M names VESI 38 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 Lower Rio Energy Storage LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — VESI 38 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 "Lower Rio Energy Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Lower Rio Energy Storage still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.