Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake)
Paso Robles Highway, Lost Hills, CA 93249Plant Summary Information
Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) is ranked #239 out of 799 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) generated 3.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Onward Energy |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 25.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 91.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,768 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,081 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #659 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #239 out of 799 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
EDF Renewable Services Inc (2013 to 2013) EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. (2014 to 2014) Dominion Renewable Energy (2015 to 2020) Onward Energy (2021 to 2023) |
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Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) (59086) |
| Plant Address | Paso Robles Highway, Lost Hills, CA 93249 |
| Utility | Onward Energy (60453) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.59361, -119.58 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2015 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 25.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 15-384-003 |
| 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.47 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 12 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 12 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 12 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2015 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 45 |
| DC Net Capacity | 16.9 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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