Solar Star 2

11936 Rosamond Blvd, Rosamond, CA 93560

Plant Summary Information

Solar Star 2 is ranked #14 out of 5,672 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Solar Star 2 generated 195.2 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameSolar Star 2
Utility NameSolar Star California XX, LLC
LocationKern County, CA
Initial Operation DateMarch 2014
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 712.0 GWh
Annual Consumption 2.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #970 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #14 out of 5,672 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #44 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 801 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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Solar Star 2 Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSolar Star 2 (58389)
Plant Address11936 Rosamond Blvd, Rosamond, CA 93560
UtilitySolar Star California XX, LLC (59872)
Latitude, Longitude34.84861, -118.35278
Generation Dates on FileMar 2014 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateMarch 2014
Annual Generation 712.0 GWh
Fuel Types Solar
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerSouthern California Edison Co (17609) CA
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator SS22 Details Operating December 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity55.5 MW
Summer Capacity55 MW
Winter Capacity55 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity69.5 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator SS23 Details Operating December 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity48 MW
Summer Capacity47 MW
Winter Capacity47 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity60.1 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator AVS2 Details Operating March 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity19.5 MW
Summer Capacity19 MW
Winter Capacity19 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMarch 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity24.4 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator SS25 Details Operating April 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity52.5 MW
Summer Capacity52 MW
Winter Capacity52 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity65.8 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator SS21 Details Operating July 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity60 MW
Summer Capacity59 MW
Winter Capacity59 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJuly 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity75.2 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator SS24 Details Operating June 2015

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity43.5 MW
Summer Capacity43 MW
Winter Capacity43 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2015
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Single Axis TrackingYes
DC Net Capacity54.5 MW
Crystalline SiliconYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Solar Star 2 Plant Owners

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