Desert Sunlight 250, LLC
44810 Kaiser Road, Desert Center, CA 92239Plant Summary Information
Desert Sunlight 250, LLC is ranked #22 out of 799 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Desert Sunlight 250, LLC generated 126.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Desert Sunlight 250, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NextEra Energy Desert Sunlight 250, LLC |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 543.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,207 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #53 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #22 out of 799 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) NextEra Energy Desert Sunlight 250, LLC (2014 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Desert Sunlight 250, LLC
Desert Sunlight 250, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Desert Sunlight 250, LLC (58542) |
| Plant Address | 44810 Kaiser Road, Desert Center, CA 92239 |
| Utility | NextEra Energy Desert Sunlight 250, LLC (58290) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.8055, -115.3947 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2013 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 543.5 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 | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator DSL16 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 22.7 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 22.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 22.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 28 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL17 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 36 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL20 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 37 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL12 Details Operating December 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 39.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 50 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL13 Details Operating January 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 39.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 39.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 39.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 51.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL19 Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 25.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 34.8 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL14 Details Operating April 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 35.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL15 Details Operating June 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 13.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 13.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 19.1 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL18 Details Operating June 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 29 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 29 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2014 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 38.5 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Desert Sunlight 250, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL12 | 0.10% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL12 | 0.10% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL12 | 25.00% |
| Harbert Power Fund V | 2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Generator DSL12 | 24.90% |
| NextEra Energy Partners LP | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL12 | 49.90% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL13 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL13 | 1.00% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL13 | 25.00% |
| CalPERS | 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Generator DSL13 | 24.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL14 | 1.00% |
| NextEra Energy Desert Sunlight 250, LLC | 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL14 | 50.00% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL14 | 25.00% |
| CalPERS | 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Generator DSL14 | 24.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL15 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL15 | 1.00% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL15 | 25.00% |
| CalPERS | 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Generator DSL15 | 24.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL16 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL16 | 1.00% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL16 | 25.00% |
| CalPERS | 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Generator DSL16 | 24.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL17 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL17 | 1.00% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL17 | 25.00% |
| CalPERS | 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Generator DSL17 | 24.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL18 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL18 | 1.00% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL18 | 25.00% |
| CalPERS | 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Generator DSL18 | 24.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL19 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL19 | 1.00% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL19 | 25.00% |
| CalPERS | 400 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 | Generator DSL19 | 24.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL20 | 0.10% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL20 | 1.00% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL20 | 25.00% |
| Harbert Power Fund V | 2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Generator DSL20 | 24.00% |
| NextEra Energy Partners LP | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL20 | 49.90% |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Desert Sunlight 250, LLC.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arica Solar | Desert Center, CA | 461.5 GWh | 8.5 mi |
| Arlington Energy Center II | Blythe, CA | 628.1 GWh | 36.5 mi |
| Arlington Energy Center III | Blythe, CA | 266.5 GWh | 36.5 mi |
| Athos Solar Project | Desert Center, CA | 593.2 GWh | 4.4 mi |
| Chuckawalla Solar | Blythe, CA | 6.8 GWh | 31.9 mi |
| Chuckawalla Valley State Prison | Blythe, CA | 1.2 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Desert Harvest II LLC | Desert Center, CA | 141.8 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| Desert Harvest, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 194.0 GWh | 0.9 mi |
| Desert Sunlight 300, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 659.4 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Genesis Solar Energy Project | Blythe, CA | 613.8 GWh | 24.8 mi |
| Ironwood Solar LLC | Blythe, CA | 8.2 GWh | 32 mi |
| Maverick Solar 4, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 234.0 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Maverick Solar 6, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 265.8 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Maverick Solar 7, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 310.3 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Maverick Solar, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 375.9 GWh | 7.3 mi |
| Oberon II Solar Project | Desert Center, CA | 558.0 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| Oberon Solar Project | Desert Center, CA | 535.4 GWh | 5.3 mi |
| SE Athos II, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 474.7 GWh | 4.4 mi |
| SunEdison Ironwood State Prison | Blythe, CA | 1.3 GWh | 32 mi |
| Victory Pass | Desert Center, CA | 352.9 GWh | 8.5 mi |