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BATTERY STORAGEMatagorda Clean Energy Center (BESS)
Matagorda Clean Energy Center (BESS) is a 10.1 MW under construction battery storage site in Matagorda County, Texas, operated by On Energy Storage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGBA1 | Batteries | 10 MW | Built, awaiting commercial operation |
Plant details
- Operator
- On Energy Storage
- Location
- Matagorda County, Texas
- Balancing authority
- ERCO
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Under construction: 10.1 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 69866
Location
28.9949, -96.1254
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- Blackcat BESSBattery storage · 201 MW · 8.0 mi
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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