Directory of Power Plants in California
Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
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SCE-Snowline-White Road (South) | SunEdison LLC | Phelan, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Venable Solar 1 | Venable Solar, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Mar 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Venable Solar 2 | Venable Solar, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Mar 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Summer Solar A2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Coronus Adelanto West 1 | Clean Focus Yield, LLC | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Dec 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Vallecitos Water District | SSA Solar of CA 5, LLC | San Marcos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Vulcan San Emidio Solar | Renew Solar VMC LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Feb 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Bio-Rad | Vista Solar, Inc. | Hercules, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Sep 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
El Dorado Solar, LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | El Dorado Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Frankenheimer Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Oakdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Feb 1983 | Oct 2023 | Water |
Soboba Community Solar Project | Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians | San Jacinto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Jul 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SCE-Snowline-Duncan Road (North) | SunEdison LLC | Phelan, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Sep 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Baker Creek Hydroelectric | Baker Station Associates, LP | Bridgeville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Hesperia | SunEdison LLC | Hesperia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Henry Miller RD | Henry Miller Reclamation District | Dos Palos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Sep 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Foundation Cemex River Plant | Foundation CA Fund VI Manager LLC | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
Watts 3115 | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Isabella Hydro Project | Isabella Partners | Lake Isabella, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Nov 1990 | Mar 2023 | Water |
Summer Solar B2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
DGS Central California Womens Facility | Forefront Power, LLC | Chowchilla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Porterville 6 and 7 | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Porterville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Jun 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Target Woodland Solar Project | MN8 Energy LLC | Woodland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Radiance Solar 4 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCT | SkyHigh 2 Solar | San Jacinto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Apr 2022 | Nov 2023 | Solar |
BBARWA | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | Big Bear, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Preferred Freezer San Leandro | EnterSolar | San Leandro, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Arrache 8083 | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Radiance Solar 5 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Jun 2013 | Mar 2023 | Solar |
County of San Diego COC Hybrid | Solar Star California LXXVIII, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Jun 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar : 95.9% Electricity used for energy storage : 4.1% |
Volta 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Manton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Oct 1981 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Westmont 400A | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.1 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Deadwood Creek | Hydro Sierra Energy, LLC | Dobbins, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Nov 1993 | Aug 2023 | Water |
Tranquillity ID | Tranquillity Solar 1, LLC | Tranquillity, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Broadway 4 - Target Shafter | MN8 Energy LLC | Shafter, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Solar Photovoltaic Project #11 | Southern California Edison Co | Redlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Jan 2015 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
Adapture CA2, LLC | Adapture Renewables, Inc. | Orland, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 3.1 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
OK Produce Fresno Carport | OK Produce | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Dec 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Vinam | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Whitewater Hydro Plant | Desert Water Agency | California, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Mar 1986 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Ponderosa Bailey Creek | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC | Manton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Feb 1990 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop Solar | Gilead Sciences, Inc. - La Verne | La Verne, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Vacaville Hospital | KP Vacaville Solar, LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
East Highline | Imperial Irrigation District | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 3.0 GWh | Aug 1984 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Hickman | Turlock Irrigation District | Hickman, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 3.0 GWh | Aug 1979 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Westmont 301 | Altus Power America Management, LLC | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.0 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Blue Shld Of Cal- El Dorado Hlls Mtr B | Tesla Inc. | El Dorado Hills, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.0 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SEPV 1 | CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Apr 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
9150 Hermosa Solar GM | Valta Energy | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Nov 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
San Dimas Wash Generating Station | San Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr Dt | San Dimas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Feb 1986 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Horn | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Sep 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Diamond Valley Lake | Metropolitan Water District of S CA | Winchester, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Apr 2001 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Anaheim Solar Energy Plant | Anaheim Public Utilities | Anaheim, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Wonderful Kings | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Jul 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Prairie | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Chatsworth, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.9 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Delano Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Delano, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Dec 2012 | Nov 2023 | Natural Gas |
Foundation AB | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Oct 2011 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
Renew Solar ABC Sacramento LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.9 GWh | Oct 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Victor Valley CC CPV Solar | Victor Valley Community College District | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Atascadero State Hospital | Ecoplexus, Inc | Atascadero, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Jul 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Nickel 1 Solar Facility | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Volta 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Manton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Mar 1980 | Sep 2023 | Water |
San Diego - NCRC at Vista | California PV Energy 3, LLC | Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Feb 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Kingsburg Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Kingsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
CA-Ventura Co CCD-Oxnard College Canopy | Forefront Power, LLC | Ventura, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Nov 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Fresno Cogen Partners | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Dover Dairy | Renewable Solar, Inc | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Pierce College | Los Angeles Community College District | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.7 GWh | Dec 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Xebec 1 | AES Distributed Energy | Sun Valley, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Sonora 1 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Jamestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Lafayette 2 - Internal Services Dept | MN8 Energy LLC | Los Angeles, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Jul 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
USG 1 | ZGlobal Inc | El Centro, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 2.7 GWh | Mar 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Moonlight Packing - Phase 2 | CalCom Energy | Reedley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | May 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Ramona Solar Energy | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | Ramona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Mar 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Madera 1 PV | ZGlobal Inc | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Bear Valley | City of Escondido - (CA) | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | May 1986 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Division 1 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Deer Creek 2 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Shingle Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Kettleman Solar Project | Ecos Energy LLC | Lodi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Mar 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Three Forks Water Power Project | Grizzly Mountain Ranch | Zenia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 1984 | Dec 2023 | Water |
L-8 Solar Project | L-8 Solar Project LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Apr 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Prologis L.P | EnterSolar | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86 | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
Mira Loma | Costco Wholesale | Mira Loma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Oct 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Google Moffett Park Solar Project | Google, Inc. | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Feb 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Kaiser Ontario | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Sep 2012 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Phelan Pinon Hills CSD Solar | Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Oct 2015 | Nov 2023 | Solar |
Frontier HS Solar Project | MN8 Energy LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Lost Hills Cogeneration Plant | AERA Energy LLC | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Sep 1985 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Rutan | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
EAFB - North Base | CleanCapital Holdings | Edwards Air Force Bas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Lancaster Solar 2 | PsomasFMG Lancaster Solar Crest, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Solar Photovoltaic Project #17 | Southern California Edison Co | Fontana, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Dec 2014 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
CSUF Nutwood Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | Fullerton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Nelson Creek | Nelson Creek Power Inc | Big Bend, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Sep 1989 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Mitchell Solar, LLC | CD US Solar PO 3, LLC | Silver Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Rudy Solar, LLC | CD US Solar PO 3, LLC | Silver Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Greenleaf 1 | Calpine Greenleaf Holding, Inc. | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
CID Solar (CA) | DG California Solar LLC | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Aug 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
2097 Helton Solar Project | Solarenewal LLC | Merced, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Mar 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38 | MN8 Energy LLC | Santa Barbara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on August 2024 generation numbers.County | State Rank | Active Plants | Aug 2024 Generation |
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Kern County, CA | # 1 | 293 | 32.9 TWh |
Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 290 | 21.0 TWh |
San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 20 | 19.0 TWh |
Contra Costa County, CA | # 4 | 50 | 14.9 TWh |
San Bernardino County, CA | # 5 | 196 | 14.4 TWh |
Riverside County, CA | # 6 | 158 | 13.7 TWh |
Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 83 | 10.3 TWh |
Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 104 | 8.5 TWh |
Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 6.9 TWh |
Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 63 | 6.4 TWh |
San Diego County, CA | # 11 | 148 | 5.6 TWh |
Sonoma County, CA | # 12 | 24 | 5.1 TWh |
Monterey County, CA | # 13 | 29 | 5.1 TWh |
Santa Clara County, CA | # 14 | 73 | 4.8 TWh |
Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 4.1 TWh |
Orange County, CA | # 16 | 58 | 3.6 TWh |
Tuolumne County, CA | # 17 | 23 | 3.5 TWh |
Kings County, CA | # 18 | 54 | 3.5 TWh |
Colusa County, CA | # 19 | 3 | 3.1 TWh |
Solano County, CA | # 20 | 40 | 3.0 TWh |
Alameda County, CA | # 21 | 43 | 2.7 TWh |
Stanislaus County, CA | # 22 | 24 | 2.5 TWh |
Placer County, CA | # 23 | 21 | 2.4 TWh |
San Joaquin County, CA | # 24 | 40 | 2.3 TWh |
Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 7 | 2.0 TWh |
El Dorado County, CA | # 26 | 15 | 1.8 TWh |
Plumas County, CA | # 27 | 13 | 1.8 TWh |
Yuba County, CA | # 28 | 4 | 1.6 TWh |
County | State Rank | Active Plants | Aug 2024 Generation |
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Madera County, CA | # 29 | 26 | 1.3 TWh |
Inyo County, CA | # 30 | 23 | 1.2 TWh |
Lake County, CA | # 31 | 10 | 904.8 GWh |
Amador County, CA | # 32 | 7 | 883.1 GWh |
Tulare County, CA | # 33 | 53 | 842.8 GWh |
Ventura County, CA | # 34 | 30 | 795.4 GWh |
Mono County, CA | # 35 | 9 | 794.9 GWh |
Merced County, CA | # 36 | 25 | 774.2 GWh |
Calaveras County, CA | # 37 | 6 | 754.2 GWh |
Humboldt County, CA | # 38 | 10 | 493.4 GWh |
Trinity County, CA | # 39 | 5 | 383.8 GWh |
Nevada County, CA | # 40 | 12 | 356.1 GWh |
Lassen County, CA | # 41 | 9 | 339.7 GWh |
Siskiyou County, CA | # 42 | 8 | 321.3 GWh |
San Benito County, CA | # 43 | 5 | 313.4 GWh |
Santa Barbara County, CA | # 44 | 18 | 303.3 GWh |
Mariposa County, CA | # 45 | 2 | 296.6 GWh |
Yolo County, CA | # 46 | 15 | 237.1 GWh |
San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 130.9 GWh |
San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 77.0 GWh |
Tehama County, CA | # 49 | 7 | 71.4 GWh |
Santa Cruz County, CA | # 50 | 6 | 68.1 GWh |
Napa County, CA | # 51 | 7 | 48.3 GWh |
Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 28.6 GWh |
Glenn County, CA | # 53 | 2 | 16.5 GWh |
Marin County, CA | # 54 | 3 | 12.9 GWh |
Mendocino County, CA | # 55 | 4 | 11.1 GWh |