Hybrid power plant
Also known as: Co-located BESS, Hybrid Plant
A power plant that combines two or more generation or storage technologies at a single site — most commonly solar PV + BESS or wind + BESS. Co-located assets share grid connection infrastructure.
In energy storage
Co-locating solar PV and BESS behind a single grid connection allows the battery to absorb clipped solar energy that would otherwise be curtailed and discharge it during higher-value periods. The coupling can be AC-coupled (separate inverters for PV and BESS) or DC-coupled (shared inverter), each with different efficiency, control, and cost trade-offs.
Hybrid vs. Co-Located BESS: What's the Difference?
Hybrid and co-located BESS are not the same thing. The distinction comes down to metering and settlement — and it affects grid fees, trading, and financial modeling.