Desert Sunlight 300, LLC
44810 Kaiser Rd, Desert Center, CA 92239Plant Summary Information
Desert Sunlight 300, LLC is ranked #23 out of 5,655 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Desert Sunlight 300, LLC generated 153.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Desert Sunlight 300, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NextEra Energy Desert Sunlight 300, LLC |
| Location | Riverside County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 659.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,018 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #23 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #49 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 799 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) NextEra Energy Desert Sunlight 300, LLC (2014 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Desert Sunlight 300, LLC
Desert Sunlight 300, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Desert Sunlight 300, LLC (57993) |
| Plant Address | 44810 Kaiser Rd, Desert Center, CA 92239 |
| Utility | NextEra Energy Desert Sunlight 300, LLC (58289) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.82306, -115.39389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Aug 2013 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 659.4 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 | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator DSL1 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 40.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40.3 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 | 44.9 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL10 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 30.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.2 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 | 37.9 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL11 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.2 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 | 25.3 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL2 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 40.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40.3 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 |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 54.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL3 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 40.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 40.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 40.3 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 |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 52 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL4 Details Operating November 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 30.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 30.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30.2 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 |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 39 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL8 Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.9 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 18.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.9 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 |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 24.7 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL9 Details Operating October 2014
| 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 | October 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 28.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL5 Details Operating June 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 | June 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 33 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL6 Details Operating August 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 | August 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 33 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator DSL7 Details Operating August 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 20.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 20.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | August 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 120 |
| Tilt Angle | 22.5 |
| DC Net Capacity | 26.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Desert Sunlight 300, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL1 | 0.10% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL1 | 0.10% |
| NRG Yield LLC | 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 8540 | Generator DSL1 | 25.00% |
| Harbert Power Fund V | 2100 Third Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203 | Generator DSL1 | 24.90% |
| NextEra Energy Partners LP | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL1 | 49.90% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL10 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL10 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL10 | 25.00% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL11 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL11 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL11 | 25.00% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL2 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL2 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL2 | 25.00% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL3 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL3 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL3 | 25.00% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL4 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL4 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL4 | 25.00% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL5 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL5 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL5 | 25.00% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL6 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL6 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL6 | 25.00% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL7 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL7 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL7 | 25.00% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL8 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL8 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL8 | 25.00% |
| General Electric Capital Corp | 120 Long Ridge, Stamford, CT 6927 | Generator DSL9 | 25.00% |
| Shaw Creek Solar | 700 Universe Blvd, Juno Beach, FL 33408 | Generator DSL9 | 50.00% |
| Sumitomo Corporation of America | 600 Thrid Avenue, New York, NY 10016 | Generator DSL9 | 25.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Arica Solar | Desert Center, CA | 461.5 GWh | 9.5 mi |
| Arlington Energy Center II | Blythe, CA | 628.1 GWh | 36.7 mi |
| Arlington Energy Center III | Blythe, CA | 266.5 GWh | 36.7 mi |
| Athos Solar Project | Desert Center, CA | 593.2 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Chuckawalla Solar | Blythe, CA | 6.8 GWh | 32.5 mi |
| Chuckawalla Valley State Prison | Blythe, CA | 1.2 GWh | 33.3 mi |
| Desert Harvest II LLC | Desert Center, CA | 141.8 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Desert Harvest, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 194.0 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Desert Sunlight 250, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 543.5 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Genesis Solar Energy Project | Blythe, CA | 613.8 GWh | 25.2 mi |
| Ironwood Solar LLC | Blythe, CA | 8.2 GWh | 32.7 mi |
| Maverick Solar 4, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 234.0 GWh | 8.5 mi |
| Maverick Solar 6, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 265.8 GWh | 8.5 mi |
| Maverick Solar 7, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 310.3 GWh | 8.5 mi |
| Maverick Solar, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 375.9 GWh | 8.5 mi |
| Oberon II Solar Project | Desert Center, CA | 558.0 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| Oberon Solar Project | Desert Center, CA | 535.4 GWh | 6.5 mi |
| SE Athos II, LLC | Desert Center, CA | 474.7 GWh | 5.4 mi |
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