Solana Generating Station
57750 S. Painted Rock Dam Road, Gila Bend, AZ 85337Plant Summary Information
Solana Generating Station is ranked #11 out of 5,655 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Solana Generating Station generated 271.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2024 to September 2024.
| Plant Name | Solana Generating Station |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Arizona Solar One LLC |
| Location | Maricopa County, AZ |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Last Update | Sep 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 823.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #851 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #11 out of 5,655 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #27 out of 156 Arizona Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 103 Arizona Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
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Monthly Net Generation for Solana Generating Station
Solana Generating Station Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Solana Generating Station (56812) |
| Plant Address | 57750 S. Painted Rock Dam Road, Gila Bend, AZ 85337 |
| Utility | Arizona Solar One LLC (56023) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 32.92229, -112.95594 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2013 to Sep 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 823.1 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 | ER10-2774-000, ER10-2774-001 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Arizona Public Service Company (AZPS) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | GW |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Arizona Public Service Co (803) AZ |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator GEN 1 Details Operating October 2013
| Technology | Solar Thermal with Energy Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Concentrated Solar Power |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 140 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 147.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 147.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parabolic Trough | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Load Management | Yes |
|---|---|
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 2013
| Technology | Solar Thermal with Energy Storage |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Concentrated Solar Power |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 140 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 147.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 147.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2013 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parabolic Trough | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Load Management | Yes |
|---|---|
| Excess Wind And Solar Generation | Yes |
Solana Generating Station Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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