Solar Star 2
11936 Rosamond Blvd, Rosamond, CA 93560Plant Summary Information
Solar Star 2 is ranked #17 out of 5,778 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Solar Star 2 generated 122.2 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Solar Star 2 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Solar Star California XX, LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 724.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #963 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #17 out of 5,778 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #44 out of 1,579 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 808 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operator |
MidAmerican Solar LLC (2013 to 2014) Solar Star California XX, LLC (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Solar Star 2
Solar Star 2 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Solar Star 2 (58389) |
| Plant Address | 11936 Rosamond Blvd, Rosamond, CA 93560 |
| Utility | Solar Star California XX, LLC (59872) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.84861, -118.35278 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2014 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 724.7 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 |
Generator SS22 Details Operating December 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 55.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 55 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 55 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 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 | 69.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SS23 Details Operating December 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 48 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 47 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 47 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 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 | 60.1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator AVS2 Details Operating March 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 19.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 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 | 24.4 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SS25 Details Operating April 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 52.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 52 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 52 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 | 65.8 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SS21 Details Operating July 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 60 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 59 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 59 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 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 | 75.2 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SS24 Details Operating June 2015
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 43.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 43 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 43 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 | 54.5 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Solar Star 2 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AV Solar Ranch One | Lancaster, CA | 573.5 GWh | 6.2 mi |
| BigBeau Solar, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 342.8 GWh | 4.1 mi |
| Catalina Solar 2, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 45.0 GWh | 2.5 mi |
| Catalina Solar LLC | Rosamond, CA | 262.7 GWh | 6.3 mi |
| Chaparral Springs | Rosamond, CA | 446.4 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Estrella Solar & Storage | Lancaster, CA | 113.3 GWh | 3.5 mi |
| Golden Field Solar III, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 538.2 GWh | 2.4 mi |
| Golden Fields Solar I, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 142.6 GWh | 2 mi |
| Kingbird A Solar LLC | Rosamond, CA | 56.2 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Kingbird B Solar, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 55.6 GWh | 5.1 mi |
| North Rosamond Solar LLC | Rosamond, CA | 397.7 GWh | 1.8 mi |
| Pacific Wind LLC | Rosamond, CA | 264.0 GWh | 5.4 mi |
| Rabbitbrush Solar, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 256.0 GWh | 2.3 mi |
| Raceway Solar & Storage | Lancaster, CA | 298.8 GWh | 3.8 mi |
| RE Astoria | Rosamond, CA | 214.1 GWh | 6 mi |
| RE Rosamond One LLC | Rosamond, CA | 49.1 GWh | 7 mi |
| Solar Star 1 | Rosamond, CA | 886.1 GWh | 3.6 mi |
| Solar Star California, XLI, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 150.6 GWh | 2 mi |
| Valentine Solar, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 292.2 GWh | 4.2 mi |
| Willow Spring Solar, LLC | Rosamond, CA | 238.7 GWh | 1.8 mi |