KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hy

KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hy is a 28 MW solar farm in Kauai County, Hawaii, operated by Tesla Inc.. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2017.

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
28 MW
26 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2017
EIA plant ID
60546

Where it is

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County
Kauai County, Hawaii
Coordinates
21.9973, -159.3792
Balancing authority
NA
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Tesla Inc.
Primary energy source
Solar
Technologies
Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
Status
Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Solar 15 MW, Battery 13 MW. It is filed here under Solar, the source with the most capacity.

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KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hy: FAQ

Where is KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hy?
In Kauai 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 KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hy?
28 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hy?
EIA-860M names Tesla Inc. 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 KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hy LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Tesla Inc. 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 "KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is KIUC Kapaia PV and BA Storage Project Hy still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.