Blythe Mesa Solar II

16489 Mesa Drive, Blythe, CA 92225

Plant Summary Information

Blythe Mesa Solar II is ranked #46 out of 5,655 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Blythe Mesa Solar II generated 189.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.

Plant NameBlythe Mesa Solar II
Utility NameBlythe Mesa Solar II, LLC
LocationRiverside County, CA
Initial Operation DateDecember 2022
Last Update Sep 2024
Annual Generation 544.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 2.1 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,205 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #46 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #68 out of 1,570 California Power Plants
Ranked #18 out of 799 California Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types Solar

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Blythe Mesa Solar II Details

Summary Information
Plant NameBlythe Mesa Solar II (65053)
Plant Address16489 Mesa Drive, Blythe, CA 92225
UtilityBlythe Mesa Solar II, LLC (64459)
Latitude, Longitude33.64081, -114.68026
Generation Dates on FileDec 2022 to Sep 2024
Initial Operation DateDecember 2022
Annual Generation 544.2 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusYes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number21-164-000
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 OwnerSouthern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage 220.00 kV
Energy StorageYes

Generator BMSES Details Operating December 2022

TechnologyBatteries
Prime MoverBattery
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationCENTPD_2_BMSX2-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataCENTPD_2_BMSX2
Nameplate Capacity112 MW
Summer Capacity112 MW
Winter Capacity112 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2022
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceElectricity used for energy storage
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load10M
Energy Storage Details
Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH448
Maximum Charge Rate112 MW
Maximum Discharge Rate112 MW
Storage TechnologyLIB
Nameplate Reactive Power Rating36.8
Storage Enclosure TypeCS
ArbitrageYes
Co Located Renewable FirmingYes
Excess Wind And Solar GenerationP
Ac CoupledYes
Direct Support Of Another UnitYes
Direct Support Plant Id65053
Direct Support Gen IdIPBMS
Support T D AssetNo

Generator IPBMS Details Operating December 2022

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node DesignationCENTPD_2_BMSSX2-APND
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales DataCENTPD_2_BMSSX2
Nameplate Capacity223.6 MW
Summer Capacity223.6 MW
Winter Capacity223.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2022
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity309.7 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Blythe Mesa Solar II Plant Owners

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