Topaz Solar Farm
10400 Helios Way, Santa Margarita, CA 93453Plant Summary Information
Topaz Solar Farm is ranked #1 out of 5,643 solar farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Topaz Solar Farm generated 347.4 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | Topaz Solar Farm |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Topaz Solar Farms LLC |
| Location | San Luis Obispo County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #696 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5,643 Solar Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 799 California Solar Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Solar |
| Previous Operators |
First Solar Energy LLC (2013 to 2013) First Solar Project Development (2014 to 2014) Topaz Solar Farms LLC (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Topaz Solar Farm
Topaz Solar Farm Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Topaz Solar Farm (57695) |
| Plant Address | 10400 Helios Way, Santa Margarita, CA 93453 |
| Utility | Topaz Solar Farms LLC (59874) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.40556, -120.06861 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2013 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 1.1 TWh |
| 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 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TPZ1 Details Operating April 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 129.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 129.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 129.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 166 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator TPZ2 Details Operating June 2013
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 151.2 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 151.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 151.2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 191.9 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator TPZ3 Details Operating January 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 102.1 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 102.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 102.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 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 | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 131.4 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator TPZ5 Details Operating October 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 112.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 112.5 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 | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 146.7 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator TPZ4 Details Operating November 2014
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 90.3 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 90.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 90.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 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 | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 25 |
| DC Net Capacity | 116.1 MW |
| Thin Film CDTE | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | No |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Topaz Solar Farm Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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