Topaz Solar Farm

10400 Helios Way, Santa Margarita, CA 93453

Plant Summary Information

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

Topaz Solar Farm generated 315.3 GWh during the 3-month period between July 2024 to October 2024.

Plant NameTopaz Solar Farm
Utility NameTopaz Solar Farms LLC
LocationSan Luis Obispo County, CA
Initial Operation DateApril 2013
Last Update Oct 2024
Annual Generation 1.1 TWh
Annual Consumption 4.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #700 out of 11,866 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #2 out of 5,672 Solar Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #33 out of 1,571 California Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 801 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 NameTopaz Solar Farm (57695)
Plant Address10400 Helios Way, Santa Margarita, CA 93453
UtilityTopaz Solar Farms LLC (59874)
Latitude, Longitude35.40556, -120.06861
Generation Dates on FileFeb 2013 to Oct 2024
Initial Operation DateApril 2013
Annual Generation 1.1 TWh
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 OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 230.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator TPZ1 Details Operating April 2013

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity129.8 MW
Summer Capacity129.8 MW
Winter Capacity129.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateApril 2013
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity166 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator TPZ2 Details Operating June 2013

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity151.2 MW
Summer Capacity151.2 MW
Winter Capacity151.2 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJune 2013
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity191.9 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator TPZ3 Details Operating January 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity102.1 MW
Summer Capacity102.1 MW
Winter Capacity102.1 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateJanuary 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity131.4 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator TPZ5 Details Operating October 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity112.5 MW
Summer Capacity112.5 MW
Winter Capacity112.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity146.7 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Generator TPZ4 Details Operating November 2014

TechnologySolar Photovoltaic
Prime MoverPhotovoltaic
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity90.3 MW
Summer Capacity90.3 MW
Winter Capacity90.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateNovember 2014
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceSolar
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Multiple FuelsNo
Solar Details
Fixed TiltYes
Azimuth Angle180
Tilt Angle25
DC Net Capacity116.1 MW
Thin Film CDTEYes
Net Metering AgreementNo
Virtual Net Metering AgreementNo

Topaz Solar Farm Plant Owners

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