Solar Blue
TBD, Lemoore, CA 93266Plant Summary Information
Solar Blue is ranked #24 out of 799 solar farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Solar Blue generated 224.7 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Solar Blue |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Westlands Solar Blue (OZ) Owner, LLC |
| Location | Kings County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 502.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,288 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #82 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 799 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar : 94.4% Electricity used for energy storage : 5.6% |
| Previous Operator |
Westlands Solar Blue, LLC (2019 to 2021) Westlands Solar Blue (OZ) Owner, LLC (2022 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Solar Blue
Solar Blue Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Solar Blue (63848) |
| Plant Address | TBD, Lemoore, CA 93266 |
| Utility | Westlands Solar Blue (OZ) Owner, LLC (63525) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.17397, -119.90435 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2023 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 502.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Solar : 94.4% Electricity used for energy storage : 5.6% |
| 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 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator BESS1 Details Operating December 2023
| Technology | Batteries |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Battery |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 225 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 225 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 225 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Energy Storage Details | |
| Nameplate Energy Capacity MWH | 900 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Charge Rate | 225 MW |
| Maximum Discharge Rate | 225 MW |
| Storage Technology | LIB |
| Nameplate Reactive Power Rating | 300 |
| Storage Enclosure Type | CS |
| Arbitrage | P |
| Frequency Regulation | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
| Direct Support Of Another Unit | No |
| Support T D Asset | No |
Generator SBLUE Details Operating December 2023
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 250 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 250 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 250 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2023 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solar Details | |
| Single Axis Tracking | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| DC Net Capacity | 350 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Solar Blue Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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