Agua Caliente Solar Project

67500 East Palomas Rd, Dateland, AZ 85333

Plant Summary Information

Agua Caliente Solar Project is ranked #28 out of 5,700 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Agua Caliente Solar Project generated 153.5 GWh during the 3-month period between August 2024 to November 2024.

Plant NameAgua Caliente Solar Project
Utility NameAgua Caliente Solar
LocationYuma County, AZ
Initial Operation DateMay 2012
Last Update Nov 2024
Annual Generation 657.8 GWh
Annual Consumption 2.4 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,034 out of 11,899 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #28 out of 5,700 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #28 out of 158 Arizona Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 105 Arizona Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar
Previous Operator First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013)
Agua Caliente Solar (2014 to 2023)

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Agua Caliente Solar Project Details

Summary Information
Plant NameAgua Caliente Solar Project (57373)
Plant Address67500 East Palomas Rd, Dateland, AZ 85333
UtilityAgua Caliente Solar (59396)
Latitude, Longitude32.9774, -113.4945
Generation Dates on FileApr 2012 to Nov 2024
Initial Operation DateMay 2012
Annual Generation 657.8 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSan Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA
Grid Voltage 500.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator AGU2 Details Operating December 2012

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity136 MW
Summer Capacity136 MW
Winter Capacity136 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2012
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle195
Tilt Angle15
DC Net Capacity141.6 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator AGU1 Details Operating May 2012

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity90.7 MW
Summer Capacity90.7 MW
Winter Capacity90.7 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2012
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle195
Tilt Angle15
DC Net Capacity116.3 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator AGU3 Details Operating February 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipWholly Owned by Other Entity
Nameplate Capacity121 MW
Summer Capacity121 MW
Winter Capacity121 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateFebruary 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle195
Tilt Angle15
DC Net Capacity140.7 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Agua Caliente Solar Project Plant Owners

Owner NameAddressGeneratorOwnership
MidAmerican Solar LLC1850 N Central, Phoenix, AZ 85004Generator AGU0149.00%
Agua Caliente Solar67500 Palomas Raod, Dateland, AZ 85333Generator AGU0151.00%
First Solar Project Development135 Main St., 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105Generator AGU1100.00%
First Solar Project Development135 Main St., 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105Generator AGU2100.00%
First Solar Project Development135 Main St., 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105Generator AGU3100.00%

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