Panoche Valley Solar Farm
721 Little Panoche Road, Paicines, CA 95053Plant Summary Information
Panoche Valley Solar Farm is ranked #53 out of 799 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Panoche Valley Solar Farm generated 120.1 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Panoche Valley Solar Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. |
| Location | San Benito County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 298.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,835 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #158 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #170 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #53 out of 799 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
Panoche Valley Solar LLC (2013 to 2014) Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Panoche Valley Solar Farm
Panoche Valley Solar Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Panoche Valley Solar Farm (57340) |
| Plant Address | 721 Little Panoche Road, Paicines, CA 95053 |
| Utility | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. (56769) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.627, -120.879 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2018 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 298.3 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 | 12-224 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 18-46 |
| 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 | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2018
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 140 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 140 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 140 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| DC Net Capacity | 188 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Panoche Valley Solar Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| CalPeak Power Panoche Peaker Plant | Firebaugh, CA | 26.4 GWh | 16.6 mi |
| Citizen B | Mendota, CA | 6.6 GWh | 25.7 mi |
| Dos Palos | Dos Palos, CA | 1.6 GWh | 28.2 mi |
| Firebaugh-CCS-PV-1 | Firebaugh, CA | 1.6 GWh | 16.5 mi |
| Foundation Dole Fresh Vegetables | Soledad, CA | 18.1 GWh | 28.6 mi |
| Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, LLC | Cantua Creek, CA | 555.3 GWh | 27.9 mi |
| Little Bear 3 | Mendota, CA | 27.0 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Little Bear 4 | Mendota, CA | 45.3 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Little Bear 5 | Mendota, CA | 117.5 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Little Bear Solar 1, LLC | Mendota, CA | 83.0 GWh | 26.4 mi |
| Merced 1 PV | Los Banos, CA | 7.3 GWh | 25 mi |
| Midway Peaking LLC | Firebaugh, CA | 25.7 GWh | 16.7 mi |
| North Star Solar | Mendota, CA | 135.9 GWh | 26.9 mi |
| Oro Loma | Oro Loma, CA | 25.3 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Panoche Energy Center | Firebaugh, CA | 1.1 TWh | 16.5 mi |
| Panoche Peaker | Firebaugh, CA | 1.6 GWh | 16.8 mi |
| RE Tranquillity | Cantua Creek, CA | 450.4 GWh | 26.5 mi |
| Scarlet Solar (CA) | Fresno, CA | 125.4 GWh | 28.7 mi |
| Vega Solar | Los Banos, CA | 47.7 GWh | 20.9 mi |
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