California Valley Solar Ranch
13505 Carrisa Highway, California Valley, CA 93453Plant Summary Information
California Valley Solar Ranch is ranked #27 out of 5,643 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
California Valley Solar Ranch generated 116.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | California Valley Solar Ranch |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Clearway Energy Operating LLC |
| Location | San Luis Obispo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 623.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,056 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #9 out of 799 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
High Plains Ranch II, LLC (2013 to 2015) NRG Renew Operation & Maintenance, LLC (2016 to 2020) Clearway Energy Operating LLC (2021 to 2023) |
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California Valley Solar Ranch Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | California Valley Solar Ranch (57439) |
| Plant Address | 13505 Carrisa Highway, California Valley, CA 93453 |
| Utility | Clearway Energy Operating LLC (64536) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.32374, -119.91663 |
| Generation Dates on File | Sep 2012 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 623.8 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator HPR2A Details Operating September 2012
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 21 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 21 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Dual Axis Tracking | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 26.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator HPR2B Details Operating January 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 86.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 86.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 86.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Dual Axis Tracking | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 113.3 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator HPR2D Details Operating January 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 40 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Dual Axis Tracking | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 47.9 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator HPR2 Details Operating October 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 32.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 32.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 32.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Dual Axis Tracking | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 39 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator HPR2C Details Operating October 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 70 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 70 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 70 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Dual Axis Tracking | No |
| Azimuth Angle | 90 |
| DC Net Capacity | 86.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
California Valley Solar Ranch Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Plains Ranch II, LLC | 4900 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 5000, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Generator HPR2 | 100.00% |
| High Plains Ranch II, LLC | 4900 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 5000, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Generator HPR2A | 100.00% |
| High Plains Ranch II, LLC | 4900 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 5000, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Generator HPR2B | 100.00% |
| High Plains Ranch II, LLC | 4900 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 5000, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Generator HPR2C | 100.00% |
| High Plains Ranch II, LLC | 4900 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 5000, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | Generator HPR2D | 100.00% |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding California Valley Solar Ranch.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry NMW Cogens | Bakersfield, CA | 71.7 GWh | 17.2 mi |
| Blackwell Solar Park | Lost Hills, CA | 40.1 GWh | 20.3 mi |
| Cymric 31X Cogen | McKittrick, CA | 37.2 GWh | 14.8 mi |
| Cymric 36W Cogen | McKittrick, CA | 54.4 GWh | 13.9 mi |
| Cymric 6Z Cogen | McKittrick, CA | 37.1 GWh | 15.5 mi |
| Dome Project | Fellows, CA | 48.7 GWh | 20.1 mi |
| Elk Hills Cogen | Tupman, CA | 80.7 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| La Paloma Generating Plant | McKittrick, CA | 2.3 TWh | 18.4 mi |
| McKittrick Cogen | McKittrick, CA | 58.5 GWh | 14.5 mi |
| McKittrick Limited | Bakersfield, CA | 14.4 GWh | 14.4 mi |
| Midway Sunset Cogen | Fellows, CA | 244.2 GWh | 17.5 mi |
| Pumpjack Solar I | McKittrick, CA | 43.8 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Rio Bravo Solar 1 LLC | McKittrick, CA | 46.5 GWh | 14.7 mi |
| Rio Bravo Solar II LLC | McKittrick, CA | 48.0 GWh | 17.6 mi |
| South Belridge Cogeneration Facility | McKittrick, CA | 487.7 GWh | 14.2 mi |
| Sunrise Power LLC | Fellows, CA | 2.6 TWh | 20.3 mi |
| Topaz Solar Farm | Santa Margarita, CA | 1.1 TWh | 10.3 mi |
| Welport Lease Project | McKittrick, CA | 20.7 GWh | 14.5 mi |
| Wonderful Huller & Shellling | Lost Hills, CA | 3.8 GWh | 18.9 mi |
| Wonderful Orchards - Belridge | Lost Hills, CA | 11.9 GWh | 15.4 mi |