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SOLAR FARMS · BATTERY STORAGEOptimist
Optimist is a 250 MW operating solar and battery storage plant in Clay County, Mississippi, operated by Origis Energy USA, Inc. Its batteries store up to 200 MWh.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEMS7 | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | |
| MS7_S | Batteries | 50 MW 200 MWh |
Plant details
- Operator
- Origis Energy USA, Inc
- Location
- Clay County, Mississippi
- Balancing authority
- TVA
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Operating: 250 MW
- First unit online
- Jan 2026
- EIA plant ID
- 68536
Location
33.6435, -88.5940
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem