North Star Solar
35200 West California Ave, Mendota, CA 93640Plant Summary Information
North Star Solar is ranked #97 out of 801 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
North Star Solar generated 24.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
Plant Name | North Star Solar |
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Utility Name | Southern Power Co |
Location | Fresno County, CA |
Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
Last Update | Dec 2023 |
Annual Generation | 135.9 GWh |
Annual Consumption | 483.5 k MMBtu |
Ranked #2,818 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #472 out of 5,672 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
Ranked #318 out of 1,571 California Power Plants | |
Ranked #97 out of 801 California Solar Power Plants | |
Fuel Types | Solar |
Previous Operator |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) Southern Power Co (2014 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for North Star Solar
North Star Solar Details
Summary Information | |
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Plant Name | North Star Solar (58713) |
Plant Address | 35200 West California Ave, Mendota, CA 93640 |
Utility | Southern Power Co (17650) |
Latitude, Longitude | 36.73, -120.41 |
Generation Dates on File | Jun 2015 to Dec 2023 |
Initial Operation Date | June 2015 |
Annual Generation | 135.9 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 | Yes |
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | EG15-98-000 |
Regulatory Information | |
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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 | 115.00 kV |
Energy Storage | No |
Generator NSTR Details Operating June 2015
Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
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Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
Nameplate Capacity | 61.6 MW |
Summer Capacity | 60 MW |
Winter Capacity | 60 MW |
Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
Status | Operating |
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First Operation Date | June 2015 |
Combined Heat & Power | No |
Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
Energy Source | Solar |
Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
Multiple Fuels | No |
Solar Details | |
Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
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Azimuth Angle | 90 |
DC Net Capacity | 73 MW |
Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
Net Metering Agreement | No |
Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
North Star Solar Plant Owners
Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
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North Star Solar, LLC | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308 | 100.00% |
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