PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/61431
EIA plant 61431
Cantil · Kern · CA
Beacon BESS 1
Operated by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Published location
Where is Beacon BESS 1?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
35.256526, -118.027519
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | -84 MWh |
| 2 | -81 MWh |
| 3 | -105 MWh |
| 4 | -133 MWh |
| 5 | -96 MWh |
| 6 | -107 MWh |
| 7 | -144 MWh |
| 8 | -156 MWh |
| 9 | -142 MWh |
| 10 | -135 MWh |
| 11 | -260 MWh |
| 12 | -827 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCNB1 | Batteries | MWH | 20 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
61431
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final