Solar Star 1

15637 Avenue A, Rosamond, CA 93560

Plant Summary Information

Solar Star 1 is ranked #10 out of 5,765 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Solar Star 1 generated 138.0 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.

Plant Name	Solar Star 1
Utility Name	Solar Star California XIX, LLC
Location	Kern County, CA
Initial Operation Date	March 2014
Last Update	Jan 2025
Annual Generation	880.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	3.2 M MMBtu
Ranked #815 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #10 out of 5,765 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #39 out of 1,578 California Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 807 California Solar Power Plants
Fuel Types	Solar
Previous Operator	MidAmerican Solar LLC (2013 to 2014) Solar Star California XIX, LLC (2015 to 2023)

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Solar Star 1 Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Solar Star 1 (58388)
Plant Address	15637 Avenue A, Rosamond, CA 93560
Utility	Solar Star California XIX, LLC (59873)
Latitude, Longitude	34.8181, -118.4036
Generation Dates on File	Mar 2014 to Jan 2025
Initial Operation Date	March 2014
Annual Generation	880.6 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	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2023 EIA 860 Report

Generator SS13 Details Operating October 2014

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	58.5 MW
Summer Capacity	57 MW
Winter Capacity	57 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
Multiple Fuels	No

Solar Details
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
DC Net Capacity	73.3 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Generator SS15 Details Operating October 2014

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	15 MW
Summer Capacity	14.6 MW
Winter Capacity	14.6 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
Multiple Fuels	No

Solar Details
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
DC Net Capacity	18.8 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Generator AVS1 Details Operating March 2014

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	39 MW
Summer Capacity	38 MW
Winter Capacity	38 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	March 2014
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
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
DC Net Capacity	48.9 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Generator SS16 Details Operating April 2014

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	64.5 MW
Summer Capacity	62.9 MW
Winter Capacity	62.9 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 2014
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
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
DC Net Capacity	80.8 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Generator SS12 Details Operating February 2015

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Summer Capacity	52.6 MW
Winter Capacity	52.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	February 2015
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
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
DC Net Capacity	67.7 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Generator SS11 Details Operating June 2015

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	54 MW
Summer Capacity	52.6 MW
Winter Capacity	52.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 2015
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
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
DC Net Capacity	67.7 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Generator SS14 Details Operating June 2015

Technology	Solar Photovoltaic
Prime Mover	Photovoltaic
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	33 MW
Summer Capacity	32.2 MW
Winter Capacity	32.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	June 2015
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
Single Axis Tracking	Yes
DC Net Capacity	40.7 MW
Crystalline Silicon	Yes
Net Metering Agreement	No
Virtual Net Metering Agreement	No

Solar Star 1 Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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