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BATTERY STORAGEKifer BESS 1
Kifer BESS 1 is a 50.0 MW under construction battery storage site in Santa Clara County, California, operated by Kifer Energy Storage, LLC.
Plant statusUnder construction
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (current stage)
- OperatingTarget Dec 2026 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Dec 2026.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KB1 | Batteries | 50 MW | Under construction (up to 50%) |
Plant details
- Operator
- Kifer Energy Storage, LLC
- Location
- Santa Clara County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Under construction: 50.0 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 68953
Location
37.3762, -121.9520
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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